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The Sun
15 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
420 kg of waste cleared up in Pantai Penyabong
MERSING: A total of 420 kilogrammes (kg) of waste was successfully cleaned up along with 170 kg of recyclables through the 'YOK! Bersih Pantai' programme in conjunction with the World Environment Day celebration at Pantai Penyabong here, yesterday. SWM Environment Sdn Bhd (SWM Environment) corporate general manager Mohd Norlisam Mohd Nordin said the Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) initiative through the company involved 120 volunteers comprising staff of strategic partners and school students. He said it reflected the company's commitment in educating and fostering environmental cleanliness practices and environmental sustainability, especially in public areas and natural ecosystems. 'Penyabong Beach was chosen due to the tourism factor which needs to be clean and ready all the time to receive tourists, especially ahead of the Visit Johor Year 2026,' he said in a statement today. This programme is also an extension of efforts to make the Johor Clean City Strategic Plan a success which was launched by the Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) for Mersing district level last month. Mohd Norlisam said the programme also received the cooperation of Mersing District Council (MDM) and saw 40 volunteers made up of students and teachers from SK Penyabong which is the Mersing district level sustainability showcase school.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
420 kg of waste, 170 kg of recycled items cleared up in Pantai Penyabong
MERSING: A total of 420 kilogrammes (kg) of waste was successfully cleaned up along with 170 kg of recyclables through the 'YOK! Bersih Pantai' programme in conjunction with the World Environment Day celebration at Pantai Penyabong here, yesterday. SWM Environment Sdn Bhd (SWM Environment) corporate general manager Mohd Norlisam Mohd Nordin said the Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) initiative through the company involved 120 volunteers comprising staff of strategic partners and school students. He said it reflected the company's commitment in educating and fostering environmental cleanliness practices and environmental sustainability, especially in public areas and natural ecosystems. 'Penyabong Beach was chosen due to the tourism factor which needs to be clean and ready all the time to receive tourists, especially ahead of the Visit Johor Year 2026,' he said in a statement today. This programme is also an extension of efforts to make the Johor Clean City Strategic Plan a success which was launched by the Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) for Mersing district level last month. Mohd Norlisam said the programme also received the cooperation of Mersing District Council (MDM) and saw 40 volunteers made up of students and teachers from SK Penyabong which is the Mersing district level sustainability showcase school.
Barnama
15 hours ago
- General
- Barnama
420 Kg Of Waste, 170 Kg Of Recycled Items Cleared Up In Pantai Penyabong
MERSING, June 20 (Bernama) -- A total of 420 kilogrammes (kg) of waste was successfully cleaned up along with 170 kg of recyclables through the 'YOK! Bersih Pantai' programme in conjunction with the World Environment Day celebration at Pantai Penyabong here, yesterday. SWM Environment Sdn Bhd (SWM Environment) corporate general manager Mohd Norlisam Mohd Nordin said the Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) initiative through the company involved 120 volunteers comprising staff of strategic partners and school students. He said it reflected the company's commitment in educating and fostering environmental cleanliness practices and environmental sustainability, especially in public areas and natural ecosystems.
The Star
10-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
SWM Environment launches 'No Dust' initiative in Melaka
MELAKA: SWM Environment has launched a cleaning initiative, codenamed "No Dust," at popular tourist hotspots in Bandar Hilir as part of preparations for two major international tourism events later this year. General Manager of Corporate Affairs Mohd Norlisam Mohd Nordin said that the initiative aims to enhance cleanliness and visitor comfort at key tourism sites. The operation involved 20 cleaning personnel supported by two units of water jet machinery. "The team focused on removing accumulated dust and sand, significantly improving the overall cleanliness of the sites," he said on Tuesday (June 10). Mohd Norlisam added that the cleaning operation is part of SWM Environment's broader commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards at Melaka's tourist attractions. "With the state set to host World Tourism Day (WTD) and the World Tourism Conference (WTC) 2025 this September, efforts to present a cleaner and more welcoming image of the city have been intensified. "This operation is not just about cleanliness but about creating a positive and memorable experience for the thousands of tourists expected to visit the historic city later this year," he said. He added that similar operations are planned for other tourist sites across the state to reinforce Melaka's reputation as one of the cleanest cities in Southeast Asia. "This initiative is expected to set a new benchmark in sustainable urban cleanliness, showcasing the state's readiness to welcome global delegates and tourists during these upcoming landmark events," he said.
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Developers, private companies in N. Sembilan encouraged to set up recycling centres
SEREMBAN: In line with efforts to protect the environment, all developers and private companies in Negeri Sembilan are encouraged to establish recycling centres in their development areas. Negeri Sembilan Local Government Development, Housing and Transport Action Committee chairman J. Arul Kumar said the move would the move complement the government's initiatives on waste reduction, zero landfill goals, and the advancement of smart and sustainable city development. He said the KITARecycle Drive-Through Centre managed by SWM Environment Sdn Bhd (SWM Environment) serves as the best example, with statistics showing that 2,589 individuals registered and delivered recyclable items at the centre in 2023. 'The number increased sharply to 22,139 individuals last year and as of April this year, the agency has received 4,557 people who have registered,' he told reporters after opening the KITARecycle Matrix Concepts Drive-Through Centre here today. Also present were SWM Environment Corporate General Manager Mohd Norlisam Mohd Nordin and Matrix Concepts Chief Executive Officer Chai Keng Wai. Meanwhile, Arul said, The KITARecycle Drive-Thru Centre, operated by SWM Environment, also recorded the collection of 724 tonnes of recyclable materials last year and over 306 tonnes as of April this year. In addition, it also manages 16 KITARecycle Houses and nine KITARecycle Drop-Off Collection Points, he added. He said the effort to preserve the environment is also supported by 32 Drive-Thru Recycling Centres (DTRCs) in the state operated by the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) through the MADANI Community Well-Being Programme (Sejati MADANI). In a separate development, Arul expressed optimism that the construction of the Seremban Arena Complex, the first of its kind in the state and valued at RM250 million, will add significant value to the socio-economic growth of the local community. He said the project, undertaken by the Lee Tian Hock Yong Chou Lian Foundation, is expected to position Seremban City as a modern and inclusive urban centre. Developed by Karisma Perwira Sdn Bhd, the project will be officially launched on June 28, marking a new milestone in the transformation of Seremban's urban landscape.
