13-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
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.
