Stepping up efforts to green Seberang Prai


(From second left) Siti Nur Fadzilah, Rozali and Mohd Rozaiman showing the compost produced by the students of UiTM Penang branch at the launch of the zero-waste programme. With them is project chief Dr Mohamad Azhar Mohd Noor (red tie).

THE Pulau Burung landfill usage rate shows that garbage disposal is increasing and if not controlled, Penang may face a serious environmental crisis in 2030.

Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) mayor Datuk Rozali Mohamud revealed that in 2019, the garbage generated by the people of Seberang Prai was 553,242 tonnes or 1,515 tonnes per day.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Pulau Burung , landfill , Penang , Rozali Mohamud

   

Next In Metro News

'Snowfall' lifts festive spirits at popular KL mall
Johor farmers, fishermen reap rich bounty
Innovative animal feed made from local moringa leaves
Brewery’s education fund pours into 12 more beneficiaries
Exco: State ready to face drought, enough water resources available
Kg Sungai Burong set to grow with agro tourism
S'gor to expedite post-disaster aid payment for victims
Top student aims to inspire siblings
Thriving agriculture sector expected to see steady growth
Lee commended for hands-on, no-frills approach

Others Also Read