Imposing a Fine on people who Fail to Separate their Waste

Imposing a Fine on people who Fail to Separate their Waste

If you live in Penang and fail to separate your trash, you may well have to pay for it. Literally: RM250, by way of a fine. The fine came into effect on June 1 and is aimed at encouraging locals to abide by the island’s recycling drive. “The council will conduct…

Waste Management in Malaysia: In the Dumps

Waste Management in Malaysia: In the Dumps

Malaysians produce an average of 30,000 tons of waste every day.  Only 5 percent of it is recycled. These two statistics were recently revealed by the national Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government, and they’re causing enormous problems for Malaysia.   The country’s buildup of solid waste is resulting…