Waste Management Association of Malaysia

11/09/2026

WMAM is pleased to be part of 🇩🇰Green Denmark Day, bringing together stakeholders to exchange perspectives and explore solutions towards a greener and more circular future.

Representing WMAM, Mr. Low King Hserng, WMAM Executive Committee Member, serves as the Moderator for the “What a Waste!” session, facilitating discussions around waste management, circular economy and sustainable solutions.

We are pleased to contribute to this important dialogue and to strengthen knowledge exchange and collaboration between Malaysia and Denmark in advancing the green transition.

10/09/2026

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/10/climate-change-bill-balances-mitigation-adaptation-says-ministry

PETALING JAYA: The proposed National Climate Change Bill (RUU PIN) will provide a comprehensive legal framework balancing both climate mitigation and adaptation, the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry said on Thursday (Sept 10).

08/09/2026

https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/09/08/revised-waste-schedule-needed-to-clear-backlog

THE operator of Kuala Lumpur Transfer Station (KLTS) has urged waste collection concessionaire Alam Flora Sdn Bhd to adjust its delivery schedule to resolve persistent rubbish backlog at its facility.

31/08/2026

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Firefighters in B.C.’s Fraser Valley are reminding people not to throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash after a blaze broke out at a waste transfer station.

31/08/2026

24/08/2026

WMAM was pleased to participate in the Budget 2027 Stakeholder Engagement Session, organised by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) on 24 August 2026 in Putrajaya.

The session provided an important platform for stakeholders to contribute input and recommendations for Budget 2027, covering key focus areas including solid waste management, housing, urban sustainability and community wellbeing, disaster management, and local government services.

WMAM appreciates the opportunity to contribute industry perspectives towards strengthening Malaysia’s waste management sector and advancing a more sustainable and circular future.

24/08/2026

WMAM was pleased to participate in the U.S.-ASEAN Symposium on Critical Minerals Recovery from E-Waste on 20 August 2026.

The symposium brought together regional and international experts to exchange perspectives on critical minerals supply chains, e-waste recycling, resource recovery and industry developments.

An insightful platform for strengthening collaboration and exploring how e-waste can contribute to a more circular and resource-efficient economy.

23/08/2026

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Property and hospitality conglomerate OSK Group launched a year-long data-driven coastal clean-up at Pantai Balok, backed by the government and anchored next to the five-star Swiss-Grand Beach Resort Kuantan it owns.

21/08/2026

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The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has identified 18 locations for solid waste-to-energy (WTE) plants to be built. But the plants may not be able to operate effectively because Malaysia lacks proper waste separation at source, according to industry players. More energy ...

20/08/2026

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The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.