Fig 1 - uploaded by Muhamad Azahar Abas
Content may be subject to copyright.
Source publication
Nowadays, policy for solid waste management has become one of crucial policy in many countries. The performance of solid waste management has become a bench mark of sustainability for certain countries. Moreover, solid waste management is one of pivotal indicators to assess quality of life index that developed by United Nations Human Settlements Pr...
Citations
... For instance, the National Strategic Plan for SWM (2005) was created to serve as a guide for solid waste policy planning and resource allocation depending on national priorities. It provided a framework for the SWM legislation master plan, National Waste Minimisation master plan, and the SWM facilities master plan (Abas and Wee, 2016). Its key strategy involves employing the appropriate technologies and facilities to achieve sustainable SWM through reduction, re-use and recycling. ...
This publication is an extension of “Malaysia versus Waste” authored by Dr Kok Siew Ng and Dr Eleni Iacovidou, featured in The Chemical Engineer (IChemE) in July 2020 (https://www.thechemicalengineer.com/features/malaysia-versuswaste/) to cover a wider aspect of municipal solid waste management in Malaysia. This work is mostly based on literature survey. This publication also serves as a supplementary material for the current 12 Malaysia Plan and future policy making to support the Malaysia’s initiatives in transitioning towards sustainable waste management and circular economy.
... For instance, the National Strategic Plan for SWM (2005) was created to serve as a guide for solid waste policy planning and resource allocation depending on national priorities. It provided a framework for the SWM legislation master plan, National Waste Minimisation master plan, and the SWM facilities master plan (Abas and Wee, 2016). Its key strategy involves employing the appropriate technologies and facilities to achieve sustainable SWM through reduction, re-use and recycling. ...
This publication is an extension of “Malaysia versus Waste” authored by Dr Kok Siew Ng and Dr Eleni Iacovidou, featured in The Chemical Engineer (IChemE) in July 2020 (https://www.thechemicalengineer.com/features/malaysia-versuswaste/) to cover a wider aspect of municipal solid waste management in Malaysia. This work is mostly based on literature survey. This publication also serves as a supplementary material for the current 12 Malaysia Plan and future policy making to support the Malaysia’s initiatives in transitioning towards sustainable waste management and circular economy.
... Influential communities should welcome other communities by providing assistance. Harmony in social life is a very important element to achieve a sustainable city (Saiu, 2017). ...
Solid waste management practice is one of the crucial components in developing a sustainable city. The practice of sustainable solid waste management among the community is reflecting one of the sustainable community features. However, developing a sustainable community is not an easy task where it requires commitment from multiple stakeholders. Hawker's community is essential in urban areas where it plays a vital role in economic development and environmental sustainability. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine hawker's community's knowledge, awareness, and practices in solid waste management. This study used a questionnaire as the primary research instrument. A total of 105 respondents participated in this study, where they are hawkers in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. Descriptive analysis was applied to examine the hawker's community's awareness, knowledge, and practice on sustainable solid waste management, which focuses on recycling and composting. This study found out that the awareness of respondents on sustainable solid waste management is high. However, the knowledge of respondents is at a moderate level. This study also reveals that the respondent is reluctant to practice sustainable solid waste management because of time constraints and inconvenient facilities. This finding is significant to local authority and government agencies to develop sustainable community framework in an urban area.
... In the last few decades, education institutions have faced challenges in executing sustainable solid waste management (SSWM) practices, demanding environmentally friendly systems and practices [5]. Implementing the SSWM practice is a daunting task because it encompasses all stakeholders, including students, staff, and surrounding people [6,7]. ...
This study focuses on developing a sustainable solid waste management system at Pondok institution using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. Besides that, the types of solid waste generated were determined. Three alternatives were underlined, which are composting, recycling, and both composting and recycling. This research utilised the convenience sampling method, where a constructive questionnaire was used as a research instrument. An online questionnaire with detailed descriptions was distributed to two (2) Pondok institutions in Kelantan. After that, empirical research using the AHP method was carried out to find the priority weights of alternatives to develop a sustainable solid waste management system in Pondok institution. There are two significant findings in this research. This research revealed the types of solid waste generated by Pondok institutions that are food waste/farm waste, plastics, papers, metal and aluminium tin, and glass. The highest types of solid waste generated are organic waste, and the least is glass. Besides that, this research discovered the most appropriate sustainable solid waste management system alternative to be implemented in Pondok institutions, which is composting and recycling. Developing a sustainable solid waste management system will reduce excessive solid waste generation, reduce space for dumping sites, and overcome environmental problems.
... Kebijakan pengelolaan limbah padat telah menjadi prioritas di banyak negara dan kinerjanya telah menjadi tolok ukur keberlanjutan untuk negara-negara tertentu serta sebagai salah satu indikator penting untuk menilai indeks kualitas hidup yang dikembangkan oleh United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) (Wee & Abas, 2016). Kebijakan, legislasi, dan peraturan pengelolaan limbah padat adalah pendekatan utama yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah untuk mengendalikan dan memengaruhi praktik pengelolaan limbah (Abas & Wee, 2016). ...
... Kebijakan pengelolaan limbah padat telah menjadi prioritas di banyak negara dan kinerjanya telah menjadi tolok ukur keberlanjutan untuk negara-negara tertentu serta sebagai salah satu indikator penting untuk menilai indeks kualitas hidup yang dikembangkan oleh United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) (Wee & Abas, 2016). Kebijakan, legislasi, dan peraturan pengelolaan limbah padat adalah pendekatan utama yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah untuk mengendalikan dan memengaruhi praktik pengelolaan limbah (Abas & Wee, 2016). ...
The waste problem in Garut Regency was entering an emergency and alarming stage. The situation has mobilized various elements, namely academics, entrepreneurs, communities, government and the media to take strategic steps together in overcoming the problem of waste. Garut University, especially Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), became the initiator of the focus group discussion (FGD) agenda which subsequently developed into the Penta helix Garut Free Waste Movement. The purpose of this study was to map the solution steps taken by the Penta helix team based on the results of the FGD. This research was a qualitative type using FGD method. The FGD was attended by 28 participants consisting of 3 academic representatives, 7 company representatives, 6 community representatives, 10 government representatives, and 2 media representatives. Triangulation was carried out on the initiator's side by testing the dependability and confirmability. The results showed that there were 7 strategic issues namely technology, processing, education, economics, institutions, policies and coordination that needed to be further discussed through further FGDs. All elements were expected to continue to communicate and collaborate and could complete the discussion of the 7 issues to be used as a solution proposal to the government of Garut Regency, therefore, it could be used as material for policy formulation to solve the waste problem.
... Empirical studies have highlighted that the concept of sustainable solid waste management is often discussed regarding the effectiveness of waste management systems in reducing the negative impact of solid waste generated to humans, economics and the environment (Abas & Seow, 2014;Seow & Abas, 2016). Hence, over the past decades, various concepts related to sustainable solid waste management were introduced such as integrated solid waste management, zero solid waste generation concepts, waste disposal approaches from sources and solid waste management hierarchy (Aziz, 2009). ...
The concept of sustainability in higher education has begun to captive the attention many of tertiary institutions since 1990. Hence, plethora activities related to sustainable development have been implemented by higher education institution in many countries. For example, sustainable solid waste management program is one of the most implemented activities to achieve sustainable campus aspiration. However, the practices and programs related to managing sustainable solid waste in campus are confronted with many challenges. Therefore, this paper will examine the concept of sustainable campus in the context of solid waste management that suitable higher education environment. This conceptual discussion will provide an understanding of sustainable solid waste management that can be implemented in higher education institution. A case study of practices and programs related to sustainable solid waste management in campus were reviewed to inspire other higher education institution to conduct significant solid waste management programs. This could be an insight for developing countries like Malaysia for achieving sustainable solid waste management in campus.
... Therefore, various initiatives have been implemented by the Malaysian Government since 1988 through the Action Plan for Beautiful and Clean Malaysia which known as ABC Plan. In 2007, solid waste management in Malaysia has experience huge transformation when the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act (Act 672) were introduced [4]. Through this Act, solid waste management in Malaysia becomes more organized and systematic. ...
Malaysia's economy has experience a change of dependence on the agricultural sector to the industrial sector. This rapid economic change has been supported by the phenomenon of globalization. As a result, the culture and lifestyle of Malaysian has been inclined towards consumerism. This unsustainable lifestyle has led to drastic increase of solid waste generated annually. Immersion the concept of sustainable development in solid waste management is an initiative and effective approach in addressing solid waste generated problem. Accordingly this paper discusses theintegration of solid waste management with the concept of sustainable development is scrutinized to exemplify the features and components that essential in effective solid waste management. Besides that, the concept of Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) is explored to acquaint the concept of effective solid waste management. Comprehendingthe concepts and eachcomponent related to sustainable development and solid waste management could be an insight towards effective solid waste management in developing countries.
