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The Star
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
‘EIA on Batu Arang incinerator project flawed'
Abdul Hanan (right) with JRTI and NGO members on their way to submit the 12,150 objection forms on the proposed WTE in Batu Arang to the DOE in Putrajaya. — Filepic THE environment impact assessment (EIA) for the proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) project in Batu Arang is flawed and lacking transparency, says a residents' group in Rawang, Selangor. Jaringan Rawang Tolak Insinerator (JRTI) spokesperson Abdul Hanan Abd Mokti, in a statement, said the EIA report excluded viable alternatives and ignored the health, environmental, geological and social concerns raised by the residents. Incineration, which would be included in the RM4.5bil project, was not the only available waste treatment technology, he added. 'There are other technologies such as anaerobic digestion, mechanical biological treatment and material recovery facilities that can also manage municipal waste efficiently. 'Yet, these alternatives have not been considered, narrowing the options to only mass incineration.' Abdul Hanan also claimed that the EIA report did not offer any meaningful alternatives to the current Batu Arang site. 'One of the parameters used to determine the Batu Arang's suitability is the site's distance from 'sensitive receptors'. 'However, the nearest populated area lies merely 500m away from the site. 'Within one to five kilometres from the site are Batu Arang, Kota Puteri and Bandar Tasik Puteri, with at least 11 schools and 12 places of worship. 'Hence, the statement that Batu Arang is the most suitable site does not stand up to scrutiny,' said Abdul Hanan. Previously, it was reported that the proposal to build the WTE plant, also known as Sultan Idris Shah Green Energy Park, was deemed to have met the EIA standards. The EIA report has covered the project's possible impact to water, air and solid waste, in line with the main assessment scopes set by the Department of Environment (DOE), according to reports. JRTI has submitted 12,150 objection forms in response to the report to the DOE in Putrajaya. Selayang MP William Leong had also criticised the EIA as being incomplete, claiming that it did not assess the scheduled waste component where the plant is expected to process up to 100 tonnes per day (tpd). 'This is deeply concerning as scheduled waste typically includes substances that are far more toxic and hazardous than municipal solid waste. 'Without a separate and comprehensive assessment specifically addressing the scheduled waste component, the EIA remains incomplete and inadequate as a basis for project approval,' he added. Leong also raised concerns about traffic congestion and infrastructure strain in the project's vicinity. 'The proposed WTE plant would handle 2,400 tpd of municipal solid waste and is expected to receive about 200 to 495 trucks per day. 'This substantial influx will place significant strain on local infrastructure, leading to traffic congestion and road deterioration. 'With no robust traffic mitigation plan provided in the EIA report, it raises serious concerns for the safety, health and well- being of residents living in close proximity to the project site,' he said. DOE has not responded to queries regarding the matter as at press time.
The Star
29-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Over 12,000 objections to EIA report on Batu Arang plant
JRTI members and other NGOs submitting the 12,150 objection forms in response to the EIA report on the proposed WTE in Batu Arang to a DOE representative (wearing headscarf). — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star FOLLOWING the announcement of a proposed merger of two waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in Selangor, action group Jaringan Rawang Tolak Insinerator (JRTI) believes authorities intend to proceed with the Batu Arang project while merging plants at two other locations. 'There are currently three state-initiated incinerator projects – in Jeram (Kuala Selangor), Tanjung Dua Belas (Kuala Langat) and Batu Arang (Rawang) – plus another by the Federal Government in Taman Pelangi (Rawang). 'The Jeram project is being built while the others are at the proposal stage,' said JRTI spokesperson Abdul Hanan Abd Mokti. He added that their interpretation of reports on the merger was that the government intended to proceed with the Batu Arang incinerator plant while merging the Jeram and Taman Pelangi projects. Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari had said the state government was ready to discuss the merger of the two WTE projects to strengthen sustainable solid waste management in the state. He had said the plants were located in Rawang and Jeram, although there had been conflicting reports on the exact location of the Rawang plant. Abdul Hanan submitted 12,150 objection forms in response to the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on the proposed WTE in Batu Arang. The forms were submitted to the Department of Environment (DOE) at Menara Petra, Precinct 4, Putrajaya. The proposed RM4.5bil project in Batu Arang, also known as Sultan Idris Shah Green Energy Park (SISGEP), has received widespread objections from residents in the surrounding areas of Batu Arang, Bandar Tasik Puteri, Kota Puteri and Bandar Seri Coalfields. Abdul Hanan said JRTI, two other non-governmental organisations, Persatuan Kesedaran and Pendidikan 3R Kuala Lumpur and Persatuan Kelestarian Warisan dan Alam Batu Arang engaged experts to respond on aspects such as geology, public health and environment. 'We also received public feedback through physical and online forms.' The group, he said, was concerned about the proposed Batu Arang project for several reasons, including potential health risks, traffic hazards, environmental impact and impact on property value. 'Batu Arang sits on a former coal mine connected by a network of tunnels, while the incinerator plant will sit on a former open-cast coal mine. 'Their locations could affect the geological stability of the area.'
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX set to bring more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit
May 6 (UPI) -- SpaceX is slated to launch a new group of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit Tuesday night. The 28 devices will ride a Falcon 9 that is scheduled to blast off at 8:22 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Brevard County, Florida. This mission is the 470th Falcon 9 rocket launch, and if all goes as planned, its cargo will be added to the over 7,300 Starlink V2 Mini satellites already in low Earth orbit. SpaceX will use the Falcon 9 first stage booster, tail number 1085, in what will be its seventh round-trip mission into space. The craft will target a landing on the Just Read The Instructions, or JRTI drone ship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. If successful, this will be the 442nd booster landing and 119th landing on JRTI. The mission will be broadcast live on the SpaceX website, X TV app and X account. Backup launch times are possible and available until 12:22 a.m. EDT, or Wednesday starting at 7:30 EDT.
