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Rakyat Post
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
June-tastic Happenings: Ocean Festival, Retro Vibes, Music & More
Subscribe to our FREE The previous long weekend break continues with more activities for the week! There's a vibrant ocean festival happening in Pahang, a book discussion session with a tasty lunch provided, a retro market to check out, talented musicians to support, beautiful artworks to see, and of course, time out in nature (so you can touch grass too!). Ocean Festival Malaysia 2025 | 13-14 June | Surf Cafe, Cherating | 4pm onwards | Free public event If you happen to be in Cherating this weekend, the Ocean Festival returns with many fun activities for everyone. Visitors get to check out local band performances, water fights, enjoy a reggae night, and eat delicious food at the Sore Vibes 3.0 Beach EcoBazaar. Other activities include exciting outdoor activities like paddling out for the ocean and beach cleanup efforts or a nice, relaxing film screening with EcoKnights. Some workshops include making ceramic art, painting your own tote bag, and a plastic upcycling workshop. It's all about protecting the sea and the life in it. For more information or registration, head over to the festival's official website Jiwa Retro market | 13-15 June | Central Market | 10am-10pm | Free public event As the name indicated, it's back to the retro days at Central Market this weekend. There'll be vendors selling fashionable clothes, rare and vintage items as well as handmade ones. Other entertainment include a classic arcade, a Vespa convoy, and performances by local talents. Come dressed in your best retro outfit too! A Day with Nature | 14 June | Taman Tugu | 8am-1pm | Free public event To welcome World Environment Month, Taman Tugu together with MNS Selangor Branch and Yayasan Petronas is holding a family-friendly event ''A Day with Nature @ Taman Tugu' to celebrate nature and sustainability through various engaging activities. Image provided by Taman Tugu. The activities include interactive booth showcases, nature sharing sessions, a guided bird-watching walk, and a face painting session for the kids. Those looking for hands-on activities will enjoy the various workshops such as the From Waste to Wash workshop and an Upcycled Plastic Bead bracelet-making session. The event is open to the public for free. For more updates, highlights, and event details, feel free to check out and follow their official social media: Instagram & Facebook: @friendsoftamantugu YSDAF2025 | 14 June | KL East Mall | 11am-5.30pm | Free public event The Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2025 takes over KL East Mall this Saturday with over 30+ free shows and workshops such as ballet, joget, drum circle, street performances, and more. There are fun workshops to join such as a singing workshop, Magunatip dance workshop, Malay Joget workshop, and a Dance It Out workshop. The schedule and activity list are available Crepe Paper Wild Rose Workshop | 14 June | Petals by You | 11am-12.30pm, 2pm-3.30pm | RM149/pax Petals by You is celebrating its 7 th anniversary in GMBB with a beginner-friendly workshop to make a wild rose using crepe paper. The hands-on workshop is therapeutic and the end product is perfect for home decor or as a sweet gift. The workshop has two sessions on the same day. To book your spot, send a WhatsApp message to +6011-33945480. Sax Night with Luqman | 14 June | UP KL | 8pm | Free entry Get ready to be swept away by the soulful sounds of the saxophone as Luqman takes the stage for an unforgettable night at UP KL. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or a casual listener, Sax Night is the place to be for a great music and good vibes all night long. Let the melodies transport you on a journey of rhythm and emotion. To RSVP, contact +6014-6360401 Outreach Youth Band 2025 | 14 June | KLPAC | 8.30pm | Ticketed event Come show your support for our young musicians at the concert in KLPAC this weekend. The Outreach Youth Band 2025 is comprised of 58 talented musicians from Johor, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak, and Selangor. The 2025 concert programme offers a vibrant and international repertoire, featuring works by American, Argentine, Japanese, Spanish, and Southeast Asian composers. To get tickets, head over to KLPAC's official website Sakral/iii: Karektor Showcase | 14-22 June | Michael Chuah Gallery | 1pm-6pm | Free entry Raja Azeem Idzham aka Ajim Juxta is a visual artist based in Kuala Lumpur who predominantly works on abstract paintings and surrealism drawings depicting dystopian worlds and its inhabitants. In this showcase, he focused more on his character drawings in various sizes using different mediums such as charcoal, ink, and graphite. It's easy to get drawn in by the detail featured in all his works. Wellness+Coffee Party | 15 June | REXKL | 7am onwards | Free public event REXKL's car-free Sunday kicks off with its first Books & Bites | 15 June | MoMo's KL | 1-3pm Rish's Bookclub is hosting its Books & Bites session at MoMo's KL this Sunday to discuss a thrilling book, The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood. While flying through the pages of a suspenseful story, readers get to enjoy a tasty lunch. Interested? Drop Rish's Bookclub a message on Instagram. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Straits Times
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Consumers, manufacturers key to enforcing EV battery recycling in Malaysia, say environmental groups
Manufacturers must also be legally mandated to take responsibility for the safe disposal or recycling of EV batteries. PHOTO: ST FILE PETALING JAYA - The government's plans to push for the recycling of depleted electric vehicle (EV) batteries must be enforced among both manufacturers and consumers to be environmentally sustainable, say environmental groups. Sahabat Alam Malaysia president Meenakshi Raman said manufacturers or importers of EVs must be legally required to collect back the same number of EV batteries as the vehicles they sell or bring into Malaysia. 'Failure to do so should result in fines or legal penalties. Companies that design longer-lasting or easier-to-recycle batteries should be rewarded with tax incentives. 'There must also be clear guidelines, good enforcement and proper facilities in place because used batteries could end up being dumped or handled in unsafe ways, causing harm to the environment and public health. 'Only licensed certified companies should be allowed to handle used EV batteries,' said Ms Meenakshi. She also urged the government to invest in propping up local recycling facilities and the development of an EV battery passport initiative that would track key battery information such as composition, origin, usage history and recyclability. 'An EV battery passport system will allow for better resource management as this makes it easier to identify which batteries can be reused, repurposed or need to be safely dismantled. 'Grants or tax breaks should be given to companies that invest in recycling technology or use recycled materials. 'The government should also consider supporting second-life uses for EV batteries such as repurposing them for solar energy storage before they are fully recycled, extending each battery's life and reducing waste,' she added. Environment Protection Society of Malaysia vice-president Randolph Jeremiah said manufacturers must be legally mandated to take responsibility for the safe disposal or recycling of EV batteries. 'Manufacturers must be made to establish their own recycling facilities, either domestically or in their country of origin or partner with local specialised recyclers. 'Extra tax benefits could be offered for those that invest in their own local recycling infrastructure as it strengthens Malaysia's circular economy ecosystem, allowing for the prevention and better handling of other environmental issues in the long run. 'Consumers must also be legally mandated to return used batteries to designated collection points for a cost, creating a closed-loop ecosystem where fiscal and environmental responsibility is shared by both consumers and manufacturers. 'This model would ensure long-term economic and environmental viability while preventing potential crises from inadequate recycling capacity,' he added. EcoKnights president Amlir Ayat proposed that a dedicated task force be set up to oversee this issue, particularly related to the disposal of EV battery waste that cannot be recycled. 'Any policy on EV battery recycling must be concrete, with continuous monitoring and enforcement being diligently conducted to ensure there are no potential legal or management loopholes which could lead to toxic waste management under the guise of recycling. 'The critical part now is securing the commitment from all parties, particularly the producers and consumers, through clear communication to avoid any such risks which may lead to disastrous consequences,' he said. He also urged the ministry to continue gathering public feedback on the matter. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Consumers, manufacturers key to enforcing EV battery recycling
PETALING JAYA: The government's plans to push for the recycling of depleted electric vehicles (EVs) batteries must be enforced among both manufacturers and consumers to be environmentally sustainable, say environmental groups. Sahabat Alam Malaysia president Meenakshi Raman said manufacturers or importers of EVs must be legally required to collect back the same number of EV batteries as the vehicles they sell or bring into Malaysia. 'Failure to do so should result in fines or legal penalties. Companies that design longer- lasting or easier-to-recycle batteries should be rewarded with tax incentives. 'There must also be clear guidelines, good enforcement and proper facilities in place because used batteries could end up being dumped or handled in unsafe ways, causing harm to the environment and public health. 'Only licensed certified companies should be allowed to handle used EV batteries,' said Meenakshi. She also urged the government to invest in propping up local recycling facilities and the development of an EV battery passport initiative that would track key battery information such as composition, origin, usage history and recyclability. 'An EV battery passport system will allow for better resource management as this makes it easier to identify which batteries can be reused, repurposed or need to be safely dismantled. 'Grants or tax breaks should be given to companies that invest in recycling technology or use recycled materials. 'The government should also consider supporting second-life uses for EV batteries such as repurposing them for solar energy storage before they are fully recycled, extending each battery's life and reducing waste,' she added. Environment Protection Society of Malaysia vice-president Randolph Jeremiah said manufacturers must be legally mandated to take responsibility for the safe disposal or recycling of EV batteries. 'Manufacturers must be made to establish their own recycling facilities, either domestically or in their country of origin or partner with local specialised recyclers. 'Extra tax benefits could be offered for those that invest in their own local recycling infrastructure as it strengthens Malaysia's circular economy ecosystem, allowing for the prevention and better handling of other environmental issues in the long run. 'Consumers must also be legally mandated to return used batteries to designated collection points for a cost, creating a closed-loop ecosystem where fiscal and environmental responsibility is shared by both consumers and manufacturers. 'This model would ensure long-term economic and environmental viability while preventing potential crises from inadequate recycling capacity,' he added. EcoKnights president Amlir Ayat proposed that a dedicated task force be set up to oversee this issue, particularly related to the disposal of EV battery waste that cannot be recycled. 'Any policy on EV battery recycling must be concrete, with continuous monitoring and enforcement being diligently conducted to ensure there are no potential legal or management loopholes which could lead to toxic waste management under the guise of recycling. 'The critical part now is securing the commitment from all parties, particularly the producers and consumers, through clear communication to avoid any such risks which may lead to disastrous consequences,' he said. He also urged the ministry to continue gathering public feedback on the matter.
