Selangor to explore new waste-to-energy site as daily trash hits 8,000 tonnes
by AUFA MARDHIAH
SELANGOR is planning to expand its waste-to-energy (WTE) capacity as the state now generates up to 8,000 tonnes of waste a day, more than double the current treatment capacity at the Jeram plant.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state is looking at Tanjung 12 as a potential new site.
'We are also looking into merging the federal government's project in Jeram with the state-led WTE plan in Rawang,' he said at a press conference today.
The Jeram plant, developed by the federal government through the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) was initially meant to handle 1,000 tonnes for Kuala Lumpur, but it now processes about 3,500 tonnes. However, with the state's growing waste volume, there is an urgent need to develop more WTE facilities.
Meanwhile, the Rawang WTE project has faced public objections due to its location near residential areas.
'We aim to integrate Rawang's (KPKT-managed) and Selangor's WTE projects for a more cohesive approach, though funding and hosts differ. If a mutual understanding can be reached, the outcome could be significantly better,' he said.
Amirudin added that public hearings have been held and the state will continue engaging with stakeholders.
He also clarified that the development order (KM) has not yet been obtained as the project is still in its early environmental impact assessment (EIA) phase.
'The submission hasn't reached that level. The EIA process will take at least one to two years,' he said.
Despite the complexities, Amirudin emphasised that sustainable waste management remains a priority and that transparent consultations will continue as the state works towards long-term solutions.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Selangor launches RM500m SILP project to boost fisheries sector
SEKINCHAN: The Selangor government today launched the first phase of the Selangor Integrated Landing Port (SILP) project, a RM500 million initiative designed to strengthen the state's fisheries sector and support food security efforts. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the project, set to begin by late 2026, will feature a centralised jetty, 30 to 40 fishing boat parking bays, and serviced apartments. Later phases will include boat repair facilities, maintenance zones, and tourism development areas. Amirudin highlighted that SILP is expected to increase Selangor's agricultural output by five per cent, positioning the state's west coast as a key economic growth hub. The project will also serve as a model for fisheries ecosystem management, similar to Sekinchan's successful padi cultivation system. Currently, agriculture, including fisheries, contributes just one per cent to Selangor's economy. However, with SILP and other initiatives like prawn farming in Sabak Bernam and Kuala Selangor, the state aims for a five per cent growth under the upcoming Selangor Plan. Spanning 33.9 hectares, the first phase will include a fish auction hall, commercial fish market, tide-adaptive dock, logistics hub, and shoreline upgrades. SILP is a key part of the Sabak Bernam Development Area (SABDA) under the First Selangor Plan.
Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
Selangor Launches First Phase Of Silp Worth RM500 Mln
SEKINCHAN, June 28 (Bernama) -- The first phase of the Selangor Integrated Landing Port (SILP) project, aimed at strengthening the state's fisheries sector, was launched today with an investment of RM500 million. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the project, expected to begin by the end of 2026, will also complement the state's food security initiatives, such as the Selangor Food Warehouse. 'The first phase will involve the construction of a centralised jetty, about 30 to 40 fishing boat parking bays and serviced apartments. 'Subsequent phases will include facilities for boat repairs, maintenance and construction, followed by the development of tourism zones,' he told reporters after the launch of the SILP project here today. Amirudin said the project is expected to boost the state's agricultural output by five per cent, positioning Selangor's west coast as a long-term economic growth hub. He said that SILP is also intended to serve as a model for effective fisheries ecosystem management for other states, similar to the padi cultivation system practised in Sekinchan. 'At present, agriculture, including fisheries, contributes only one per cent to Selangor's economy. 'Together with the approved prawn farming ponds in Sabak Bernam and Kuala Selangor and the agricultural development areas being planned by the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation, we project a five per cent increase in the upcoming Selangor Plan, either the second or third plan,' he said. The first phase of the SILP project, spanning 33.9 hectares and expected to be developed over a five-year period, will include a fish auction hall, a commercial fish market, a tide-adaptive dock, a logistics hub for seafood distribution and maritime services, as well as shoreline upgrades.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
RM500m landing port to hook bigger share for Selangor's fisheries, says MB
SEKINCHAN, June 28 — The first phase of the Selangor Integrated Landing Port (SILP) project, aimed at strengthening the state's fisheries sector, was launched today with an investment of RM500 million. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the project, expected to begin by the end of 2026, will also complement the state's food security initiatives, such as the Selangor Food Warehouse. 'The first phase will involve the construction of a centralised jetty, about 30 to 40 fishing boat parking bays and serviced apartments. 'Subsequent phases will include facilities for boat repairs, maintenance and construction, followed by the development of tourism zones,' he told reporters after the launch of the SILP project here today. Amirudin said the project is expected to boost the state's agricultural output by 5 per cent, positioning Selangor's west coast as a long-term economic growth hub. He said that SILP is also intended to serve as a model for effective fisheries ecosystem management for other states, similar to the padi cultivation system practised in Sekinchan. 'At present, agriculture, including fisheries, contributes only one per cent to Selangor's economy. 'Together with the approved prawn farming ponds in Sabak Bernam and Kuala Selangor and the agricultural development areas being planned by the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation, we project a five per cent increase in the upcoming Selangor Plan, either the second or third plan,' he said. The first phase of the SILP project, spanning 33.9 hectares and expected to be developed over a five-year period, will include a fish auction hall, a commercial fish market, a tide-adaptive dock, a logistics hub for seafood distribution and maritime services, as well as shoreline upgrades. SILP is also a key component of the Sabak Bernam Development Area (Sabda), a regional initiative under the First Selangor Plan. — Bernama
