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The Star
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Klang folk urged to donate blood to address shortage
Abd Hamid (seated) has his blood pressure checked at the blood donation campaign in Klang. Free use of council halls to help HTAR meet annual target of 39,600 bags, says mayor KLANG'S Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (HTAR) is experiencing a shortage of blood supply as 800 bags are needed every month for emergency and critical treatments. HTAR Medical Department Blood Transfusion head Dr Afif Alam Faizli said the hospital needed about 3,300 blood bags each month but was only able to collect around 2,500 bags from donors. 'In a month, we collaborate with an estimated 30 private agencies and collect 2,200 to 2,500 bags, but it is below the 3,300 bags needed,' he said, during a blood donation event at Klang Royal City Council's (MBDK) hall in Bandar Bukit Raja. Dr Afif said a total of 17,598 blood bags were collected between January and July, which is still insufficient to meet HTAR's target of 39,600 bags annually. He said there was frequent shortage of some blood types, such as O negative, due to their universal compatibility in emergency situations. Blood collected at HTAR is also distributed to other government hospitals in Tanjung Karang, Banting and Shah Alam when needed, he added. Donors waiting for their health screening before donating blood. Klang mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain. who launched the event, called on Klang residents to become donors to help close the shortfall. 'I urge Klangites to register as blood donors. Step forward and give blood to help save and improve lives, as new donors are needed daily to help people in emergencies,' he said. Abd Hamid said MBDK was willing to offer council halls as the venue for blood donation campaigns, free of charge. The recent campaign was organised by 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd in collaboration with HTAR and MBDK, with 44 hospital staff including five doctors attending. A total of 800 people turned up, but only 614 were eligible to donate, mainly due to health conditions such as seasonal illnesses or fatigue from night shifts, Dr Afif said. Donors underwent a health screening which included weight, blood pressure and haemoglobin tests to ensure they were fit to donate. HTAR Clinical Services senior director Dr Pamela Sivapasthasundram said these screenings were essential to safeguard both donors and recipients.
The Sun
05-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Klang aims to cut 20% river waste sent to landfills
KLANG: The Royal Klang City Council (MBDK) says the target to reduce 20 per cent of waste from Sungai Klang sent to landfills is realistic and progressing well, as set by Selangor Maritime Gateway master (SMG) developer Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB). MBDK Mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain cited positive results from the Waste Sorting Facility in Sungai Pinang, which has been operational since December, diverting four metric tonnes of recyclable plastic waste. He said MBDK will intensify recycling education at the grassroots level, particularly in schools, and roll out programmes to promote proper household waste disposal, thereby reducing landfill-bound recyclables. 'These efforts will help lower MBDK's waste transport costs and free up funds for other community needs,' he added. Abd Hamid also welcomed collaboration with the private and government sectors to boost recycling campaigns, plastic bag-free initiatives and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). LLSB managing director Syaiful Azmen Nordin earlier noted the waste sorting technology's promising impact in reducing plastic waste in landfills since its launch. - Bernama
The Star
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sorting facility along Sg Klang to stem pollution
Ching (right) and Abd Hamid (red shirt) watching excavators removing river debris along Sungai Klang to be sent to the facility. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star Centre focuses on separating waste manually, recycling plastics collected by interceptor A RIVER plastic waste sorting facility along Sungai Klang, Selangor, was unveiled in efforts to cut down plastic waste going into landfills. The facility located along Sungai Klang, will separate recyclable wastes collected by a rubbish-collecting vessel from the river. The vessel – Interceptor 002 – then releases the waste into a log boom, which are then picked up by excavators and sent to the facility to be sorted manually. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Ching Thoo Kim, who attended the facility's launch, said it was the first such centre by Dutch non-profit organisation The Ocean Cleanup. The project by The Ocean Cleanup is in collaboration with its partners Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB), J&K Wonderland Foundation and Coca-Cola Malaysia. Klang mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain, who launched the facility yesterday, said it demonstrated the possibilities when multiple stakeholders came together with a common goal. The in-house set-up will sort waste collected with LLSB stepping in as the operator. LLSB was appointed by Selangor government as the main driver of the Selangor Maritime Gateway, aimed at carrying out cleaning, development and conservation activities for Sungai Klang. LLSB managing director Syaiful Azmen Nordin said sorting facility was aimed at maxi- mising recycling outcomes and create job opportunities for the locals. 'A team of full-time workers are stationed at the site to sort waste by hand, separating recyclables such as plastic and aluminium from organic and non-recyclable waste. 'This sorting process aims to contribute to more sustainable and efficient waste management practices,' he added. Syaiful Azmen said the project also explored new applications for the recovered materials, with additional support from partners CNH Industrial and Orca Cika Malaysia. 'Both partners are working to repurpose materials into alternative products such as construction materials, granules and pellets thus reinforcing the project's commitment to circularity and innovation.' The Ocean Cleanup rivers director Marco Piet said the facility would help improve management of rubbish and stop waste reaching the sea. The Coca-Cola Company Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei franchise operations senior director Amanda Lin said removing plastics from Sungai Klang was part of its broader partnership with The Ocean Cleanup in South-East Asia to help prevent plastic waste from flowing into the ocean.
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Klang rejects columbarium plan near mosque after resident protests
KLANG: The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has officially rejected a developer's proposal to construct a four-storey columbarium complex adjacent to Kampung Raja Uda Mosque in Port Klang. Mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain confirmed the unanimous decision was made during a One Stop Centre committee meeting last Thursday, citing technical concerns and strong opposition from local residents. 'The developer retains the right to appeal to the State Town and Country Planning Department within 30 days. Further appeals may be pursued through the Appeals Board or courts if necessary,' stated Abd Hamid after launching the Sentosa constituency Clean & Green programme. He emphasized that MBDK followed due process in evaluating the application for the 1-hectare privately owned land. The proposal had drawn significant backlash since early June, with over 300 online objections filed by Kampung Raja Uda's 5,000 residents. Port Klang assemblyman Azmizam Zaman Huri represented the community during a June 19 public hearing chaired by MBDK Deputy Mayor Mohd Zary Affendi Mohd Arif, where villagers and developers presented their arguments.
The Sun
01-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
MBDK rolls out comprehensive clean up strategy
PELABUHAN KLANG: The Royal Klang City Council (MBDK) has outlined a range of integrated approaches to tackle cleanliness issues, particularly in high-risk areas such as the Klang River estuary. MBDK Mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said the steps include the establishment of the Klang District Cleanliness Task Force to coordinate cleaning strategies, strengthen enforcement and encourage community participation. He said the council is placing particular focus on key areas such as the royal protocol roads, the city centre, tourist spots, major thoroughfares, the Port Klang Cruise Terminal and riverbanks. 'A short-term cleanliness action plan has also been developed to enhance the implementation of cleaning programmes in a more structured, systematic and targeted manner,' he said at the River Cleaning Programme held at the Royal Selangor Yacht Club today. Abd Hamid said the proposed Klang River Clean-Up 2025 will be implemented in phases to address water pollution and floating waste. 'The total estimated cost exceeds RM4 million, including periodic maintenance over several months, reflecting MBDK's strong commitment to long-term cleanliness efforts. 'The council also allocates nearly RM100 million annually for solid waste management and public cleaning in Klang. However, cleanliness is not the sole responsibility of local authorities. It is a collective duty that must be shared by all,' he said. Abd Hamid noted that today's programme was part of MBDK's efforts in support of the Selangor Ruler, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's call to improve the cleanliness of the district, particularly at the river estuary. He added that the area around the Royal Selangor Yacht Club was selected for its strategic location, which is the final stretch of the river before it flows into the Strait of Malacca, an area previously polluted by substantial waste accumulation. A total of 500 volunteers from state agencies, fishermen's associations and non-governmental organisations took part in the clean-up, using 30 sampan boats to cover a 22-kilometre stretch of the river estuary.
