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The Star
9 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia, Russia to begin talks on AI integration in firefighting operations MOU
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Russia have agreed to begin talks on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into firefighting operations, flight simulation technology and firefighter training. The Housing and Local Government Ministry said the decision was reached during a bilateral meeting between its minister Nga Kor Ming and Russian Minister of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Colonel General Alexander Kurenkov, on Thursday (June 19). The ministry, in a statement on Friday (June 20), said the meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering strategic collaboration between Malaysia and Russia. Nga, in the same statement, confirmed that both the government and the Russian Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters had agreed to initiate talks on the MOU. "I believe we can enhance the nation's emergency response capabilities through strategic cooperation and the sharing of expertise in firefighting and disaster management,' he said. The Housing and Local Government ministry also expressed interest in exploring and assessing the potential use of firefighting technology from Russia, including the EXA aerosol extinguishing system and IPEX extinguishing powder produced by Pyrogen. – Bernama
Barnama
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia, Russia Agree To Begin MoU Talks On AI Integration In Firefighting Operations
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Russia have agreed to begin talks on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering cooperation in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into firefighting operations, flight simulation technology and firefighter training. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) said the decision was reached during a bilateral meeting between Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming and Russian Minister of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Colonel General Alexander Kurenkov, yesterday. In a statement today, KPKT said the meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering strategic collaboration between Malaysia and Russia, particularly in the field of firefighting and rescue.
The Star
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Nga: Landscape sector set to boost government coffers
PUTRAJAYA: More than just aesthetics and improving quality of life, the landscape industry is set to contribute to the economic development, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming ( pic ). He said that the industry is expected to contribute 3% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), equal to about RM60bil, by 2030. He added that in 2024, the industry contributed RM39.4bil or 2% to GDP, an increase compared with RM35.68bil in 2023. 'Under the new National Landscape Policy, we aim for the landscape industry to contribute up to 3% or about RM60bil in 2030,' he told reporters after the National Landscape Day 2025 soft-launch event here yesterday. Nga added that based on data from the Statistics Department (DOSM), there are 24 types of landscape-related industries identified under the Malaysian Standard Industrial Classification codes. 'At the same time, the Agriculture Census 2024 by DOSM showed that the number of agricultural holdings for flower planting and landscape plants recorded a total of 113 agricultural holdings covering about 45,300ha nationwide,' he said. Nga also said that his ministry is committed to transforming the landscape industry as a strategic economic sector that can generate income and job opportunities. Themed 'Landscape Industry as the Catalyst of Madani's Development', Nga announced that this year's event will take place in Pasir Gudang, Johor. The six-day event will be launched by Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor on June 26. 'Last year, the National Landscape Day recorded a total transaction of over RM10mil. 'This year, we aim to break that record,' he said, adding that the celebration is also in line with Malaysia's chairmanship of the UN-Habitat Assembly. In a separate event, Nga witnessed the signing of Malaysia's second Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant, this time in Sungai Udang, Melaka. The plant will be able to process 1,000 tonnes daily and generate 22MW of electricity. He added that the new plant will be able to reduce over 259,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year – similar to planting four million trees. 'The plant will also be equipped with a leachate treatment plant, with a capacity of 96 cubic metres, and will be built on the 3.9ha land at the existing Sungai Udang's landfill,' he said. Nga was speaking at the signing of a concession agreement through the public-private partnership with Malakoff Corporation Bhd and Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd. The project involves a RM660mil investment cost into a 34-year concession – including three-year construction from 2026 – through the Build, Operate and Own concept. He added that the plant will start its construction in 2026 after fulfilling various conditions, including Environmental Impact Assessment, Social Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plan, Waste Structure Plan and other technical documents. The first WtE plant is located at Ladang Tanah Merah, Port Dickson in Negri Sembilan, and was completed in 2023. Nga said the need for transformation of waste management has become more crucial because the data shows that Malaysia is running out of landfills, as the country is projected to produce 17.03 million tonnes of waste by 2035. Previously, it was reported that the government has identified 18 possible sites for proposed WtE plants that will serve the needs of every state in Peninsular Malaysia. Last July, Nga told the Dewan Rakyat that the sites are: Jabi and Padang Cina in Kedah; Bukit Payung, Seelong and Sedili (Johor); Jabor-Jerangau and Belenggu (Pahang); Sungai Udang (Melaka); Rawang (Kuala Lumpur); Jeram, Tanjung Dua Belas and Rawang Dua (Selangor); Pulau Burung (Penang); Lahat, Taiping and Manjung (Perak); Tertak Batu (Terengganu); and Jedok (Kelantan).
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Second WTE plant costing RM660mil to be built in Sungai Udang
PUTRAJAYA: The country's second Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant costing RM660 million will be built in Sungai Udang, Melaka, and is expected to be fully operational by 2029. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the Sungai Udang WTE project had undergone an open tender process and would be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership approach between the Housing and Local Government Ministry and a consortium comprising Malakoff Corporation Bhd and Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd (AFES), based on the Build, Operate and Own (BOO) model. "This plant will utilise stoker grate incineration technology that complies with all current technical requirements and environmental standards. "The concessionaire has also shown commitment to constructing a second incineration line in the future to ensure uninterrupted operations, subject to new agreement negotiations," he said at the Sungai Udang WtE Concession Agreement Signing Ceremony here today. The agreement was signed by ministry secretary-general Datuk M. Noor Azman Taib, Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) chairman Hee Loy Sian and Sungai Udang WtE Sdn Bhd director Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, and witnessed by Nga. Nga said the Sungai Udang WtE plant is expected to process up to 1,000 tonnes of solid waste per day, generate 22 megawatts (MW) of electricity, and reduce over 259,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting more than four million trees. He said the plant would also be equipped with a leachate treatment system with a capacity of 96 cubic metres and would be built on 9.8 acres of land at the existing Sungai Udang landfill site. In terms of implementation, Nga said the construction of the plant would begin next year and take three years to complete, after fulfilling various preconditions that have been set. These include key approvals such as the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Solid Waste Management Plan (PSS), and several other technical documents required to ensure the safety and sustainability of the project. "The concession period for this project is set at 34 years, including a three-year construction period. He said the plant is targeted to be fully operational by 2029, with the end of the concession and demolition of the plant scheduled for 2061. He said the amount of solid waste generated by Malaysians is projected to increase to 17.03 million metric tonnes by the year 2035. This increase, he said, clearly signals that relying solely on landfill sites is not only unsustainable but also insufficient to accommodate the continuous rise in waste. "It is time for us to re-evaluate our current approach and shift towards more sustainable solutions. WtE technology is emerging as one of the key drivers in transforming the national solid waste management system. "This initiative is expected to contribute up to 600MW of renewable energy (RE) as part of the strategy to achieve 70 per cent renewable energy capacity by 2050," he said. The first WtE plant was completed in 2023 at Ladang Tanah Merah, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, with a processing capacity of 800 tonnes of waste per day and energy generation of 15MW. WtE is a technology that converts non-recyclable waste materials into usable forms of energy, such as heat, electricity, or fuel. – Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Second WTE plant costing RM660 mln to be built in Sungai Udang, Melaka
PUTRAJAYA: The country's second Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant costing RM660 million will be built in Sungai Udang, Melaka, and is expected to be fully operational by 2029. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the Sungai Udang WtE project had undergone an open tender process and would be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership approach between the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) and a consortium comprising Malakoff Corporation Bhd and Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd (AFES), based on the Build, Operate and Own (BOO) model. 'This plant will utilise stoker grate incineration technology that complies with all current technical requirements and environmental standards. 'The concessionaire has also shown commitment to constructing a second incineration line in the future to ensure uninterrupted operations, subject to new agreement negotiations,' he said at the Sungai Udang WtE Concession Agreement Signing Ceremony here today. The agreement was signed by KPKT Secretary-General Datuk M Noor Azman Taib; Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) chairman Hee Loy Sian and Sungai Udang WtE Sdn Bhd director Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, and witnessed by Nga. Nga said the Sungai Udang WtE plant is expected to process up to 1,000 tonnes of solid waste per day, generate 22 megawatts (MW) of electricity, and reduce over 259,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually—equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting more than four million trees. He said the plant would also be equipped with a leachate treatment system with a capacity of 96 cubic metres and would be built on 9.8 acres of land at the existing Sungai Udang landfill site. In terms of implementation, Nga said the construction of the plant would begin next year and take three years to complete, after fulfilling various preconditions that have been set. These include key approvals such as the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Solid Waste Management Plan (PSS), and several other technical documents required to ensure the safety and sustainability of the project. 'The concession period for this project is set at 34 years, including a three-year construction period. The Sungai Udang WtE plant is targeted to be fully operational by 2029, with the end of the concession and demolition of the plant scheduled for 2061,' he said. Nga also stated that the amount of solid waste generated by Malaysians is projected to increase to 17.03 million metric tonnes by the year 2035. This increase, he said, clearly signals that relying solely on landfill sites is not only unsustainable but also insufficient to accommodate the continuous rise in waste. 'It is time for us to re-evaluate our current approach and shift towards more sustainable solutions. WtE technology is emerging as one of the key drivers in transforming the national solid waste management system. 'This initiative is expected to contribute up to 600MW of renewable energy (RE) as part of the strategy to achieve 70 per cent renewable energy capacity by 2050,' he said. The first WtE plant was completed in 2023 at Ladang Tanah Merah, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, with a processing capacity of 800 tonnes of waste per day and energy generation of 15MW. WtE is a technology that converts non-recyclable waste materials into usable forms of energy, such as heat, electricity, or fuel.
