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The Sun
20-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
420 kg of waste cleared up in Pantai Penyabong
MERSING: A total of 420 kilogrammes (kg) of waste was successfully cleaned up along with 170 kg of recyclables through the 'YOK! Bersih Pantai' programme in conjunction with the World Environment Day celebration at Pantai Penyabong here, yesterday. SWM Environment Sdn Bhd (SWM Environment) corporate general manager Mohd Norlisam Mohd Nordin said the Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) initiative through the company involved 120 volunteers comprising staff of strategic partners and school students. He said it reflected the company's commitment in educating and fostering environmental cleanliness practices and environmental sustainability, especially in public areas and natural ecosystems. 'Penyabong Beach was chosen due to the tourism factor which needs to be clean and ready all the time to receive tourists, especially ahead of the Visit Johor Year 2026,' he said in a statement today. This programme is also an extension of efforts to make the Johor Clean City Strategic Plan a success which was launched by the Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) for Mersing district level last month. Mohd Norlisam said the programme also received the cooperation of Mersing District Council (MDM) and saw 40 volunteers made up of students and teachers from SK Penyabong which is the Mersing district level sustainability showcase school.
The Sun
20-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
420 kg of waste, 170 kg of recycled items cleared up in Pantai Penyabong
MERSING: A total of 420 kilogrammes (kg) of waste was successfully cleaned up along with 170 kg of recyclables through the 'YOK! Bersih Pantai' programme in conjunction with the World Environment Day celebration at Pantai Penyabong here, yesterday. SWM Environment Sdn Bhd (SWM Environment) corporate general manager Mohd Norlisam Mohd Nordin said the Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) initiative through the company involved 120 volunteers comprising staff of strategic partners and school students. He said it reflected the company's commitment in educating and fostering environmental cleanliness practices and environmental sustainability, especially in public areas and natural ecosystems. 'Penyabong Beach was chosen due to the tourism factor which needs to be clean and ready all the time to receive tourists, especially ahead of the Visit Johor Year 2026,' he said in a statement today. This programme is also an extension of efforts to make the Johor Clean City Strategic Plan a success which was launched by the Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) for Mersing district level last month. Mohd Norlisam said the programme also received the cooperation of Mersing District Council (MDM) and saw 40 volunteers made up of students and teachers from SK Penyabong which is the Mersing district level sustainability showcase school.
Barnama
20-06-2025
- General
- Barnama
420 Kg Of Waste, 170 Kg Of Recycled Items Cleared Up In Pantai Penyabong
MERSING, June 20 (Bernama) -- A total of 420 kilogrammes (kg) of waste was successfully cleaned up along with 170 kg of recyclables through the 'YOK! Bersih Pantai' programme in conjunction with the World Environment Day celebration at Pantai Penyabong here, yesterday. SWM Environment Sdn Bhd (SWM Environment) corporate general manager Mohd Norlisam Mohd Nordin said the Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) initiative through the company involved 120 volunteers comprising staff of strategic partners and school students. He said it reflected the company's commitment in educating and fostering environmental cleanliness practices and environmental sustainability, especially in public areas and natural ecosystems.
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Developers, private companies in N. Sembilan encouraged to set up recycling centres
SEREMBAN: In line with efforts to protect the environment, all developers and private companies in Negeri Sembilan are encouraged to establish recycling centres in their development areas. Negeri Sembilan Local Government Development, Housing and Transport Action Committee chairman J. Arul Kumar said the move would the move complement the government's initiatives on waste reduction, zero landfill goals, and the advancement of smart and sustainable city development. He said the KITARecycle Drive-Through Centre managed by SWM Environment Sdn Bhd (SWM Environment) serves as the best example, with statistics showing that 2,589 individuals registered and delivered recyclable items at the centre in 2023. 'The number increased sharply to 22,139 individuals last year and as of April this year, the agency has received 4,557 people who have registered,' he told reporters after opening the KITARecycle Matrix Concepts Drive-Through Centre here today. Also present were SWM Environment Corporate General Manager Mohd Norlisam Mohd Nordin and Matrix Concepts Chief Executive Officer Chai Keng Wai. Meanwhile, Arul said, The KITARecycle Drive-Thru Centre, operated by SWM Environment, also recorded the collection of 724 tonnes of recyclable materials last year and over 306 tonnes as of April this year. In addition, it also manages 16 KITARecycle Houses and nine KITARecycle Drop-Off Collection Points, he added. He said the effort to preserve the environment is also supported by 32 Drive-Thru Recycling Centres (DTRCs) in the state operated by the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) through the MADANI Community Well-Being Programme (Sejati MADANI). In a separate development, Arul expressed optimism that the construction of the Seremban Arena Complex, the first of its kind in the state and valued at RM250 million, will add significant value to the socio-economic growth of the local community. He said the project, undertaken by the Lee Tian Hock Yong Chou Lian Foundation, is expected to position Seremban City as a modern and inclusive urban centre. Developed by Karisma Perwira Sdn Bhd, the project will be officially launched on June 28, marking a new milestone in the transformation of Seremban's urban landscape.
The Star
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Melaka's SWM Environment launches road safety campaign for employees
MELAKA: SWM Environment Sdn Bhd has taken proactive steps to reduce the incidence of road accidents involving its employees. SWM Environment said that road traffic accidents have been identified as the leading cause of workplace-related incidents among its staff, accounting for 41% of all reported cases in 2024, surpassing all other categories of accidents. As the concessionaire responsible for solid waste management and public cleansing services, the company has launched targeted initiatives aimed at curbing the rising number of traffic-related incidents involving its workforce. "It's vital that employees are equipped with road safety knowledge and awareness to encourage greater caution and responsibility on the roads,' the company said in a statement on Saturday (May 10). It also said that the national rate of road accidents, particularly those involving motorcyclists, remained a cause for concern. To address this issue, SWM Environment has launched a dedicated road safety campaign aimed at educating and engaging its employees. "Campaigns such as these are essential in fostering awareness and promoting safe practices across all levels of the workforce, whether employees are on duty or commuting to and from work,' the company added. The campaign also seeks to instil safe riding habits among SWM Environment employees and demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to reducing traffic-related incidents year by year. The 'Let's Ride Safely' Road Safety Campaign was recently held at Taman Botanikal in Ayer Keroh, here. The event featured a road safety talk for motorcyclists delivered by a representative from the Melaka Tengah police, a session on the use of reflective safety gear and a symbolic flag-off ceremony for a motorcycle convoy. The event was also attended by the Director of the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) Melaka, Nor Zaki Md Nor and the Service Area Manager for SWM Environment Melaka, Norariffin Nordin.
