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13 March 2016

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Astro AWANI Verified account ‏@501Awani Jan 10

NIBONG TEBAL: The Penang state government is confident that the Waste Separation at Source system to be implemented in the state from June 1 this year will be successful.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the success of the policy would further bring improvements to solid waste and public cleansing management thus making the system more organised, sustainable and advanced.

He said he was convinced the system would be effective based on several factors, among them Penang state had recorded the highest recycling rate of 32 per cent.

“This amount is triple that of the national recycling rate which is only 10 per cent,” he said at the launch of Kampung Changkat Waste Separation at Source Pilot Project here, Sunday.

http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/penang-govt-confident-waste-separation-source-system-will-be-successful-88973

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Penang ‏@mypenang 7h7 hours ago

Fine For Individuals Not Practising Waste Separation At Source In Penang – Bernama http://ift.tt/1MeriZs

Fine For Individuals Not Practising Waste Separation At Source In Penang

GEORGE TOWN, March 12 (Bernama) — A system of compound or fine will be imposed on individuals or groups found not practising the separation of waste at source in Penang from June 1.

Penang Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon said the move was aimed at instilling community awareness and understanding on the ideal solid waste management while inculcating a more responsible attitude towards the preservation and conservation of the environment.

http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/state_news/news.php?cat=nt&id=1224552

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