Why should Kuala Lumpur municipal waste be incinerated in Rawang instead?

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Kuala Lumpur Municipal Waste Proposed for Incineration in Rawang Due to Relocation of Federal Project

The proposed incineration of Kuala Lumpur's municipal waste in Rawang, Selangor, stems from the relocation of a federal government waste-to-energy project from Taman Beringin, Kepong. This move, along with a separate Selangor state government project, aims to process a significant daily volume of waste, but has raised substantial health and environmental concerns among Rawang residents.
Relocation of Federal Incinerator Project

A federal government initiative, initially planned for Taman Beringin in Kepong, is now slated for relocation to a site identified as "Rawang Land 3." This facility is designed with a daily incineration capacity of 1,200 tons. The original Kepong project was reportedly called off in January 2021 due to public objections and Kuala Lumpur City Hall's development plans for the surrounding area.
Establishment of a New Selangor State Incinerator

In addition to the relocated federal project, the Selangor government is proposing its own waste-to-energy facility, the Sultan Idris Shah (SIS) green energy plant. This plant, located on Lot 3847 Mukim Rawang, is intended to handle an even larger capacity, processing 2,400 tons of municipal solid waste daily. Together, these two proposed incinerators could process up to 3,600 tons of waste per day.
Proximity to Residential Areas and Infrastructure Concerns

The designated location for the federal incinerator's relocation, "Rawang Land 3," is situated within a 1.4 km radius of the KRI Industrial Park and between 1.5 km and 2 km from residential areas including Taman Tun Perak, Taman Tun Teja, and Taman Pinggiran Pelangi. Concerns have also been raised about the potential for increased traffic congestion due to the substantial volume of waste trucks servicing these facilities.
Doubts Over Environmental Monitoring and Regulation

Questions have been raised regarding the adequacy of Malaysia's environmental monitoring and enforcement capabilities. Specifically, the Department of Environment (DOE) has been cited as potentially lacking sufficient personnel, equipment, and facilities to effectively oversee such operations. Furthermore, Selangor has not ratified the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act (Act 672), meaning SW Corp, the designated national authority, has no jurisdiction in the state, leaving waste management under individual local authorities with potentially less stringent penalties for illegal dumping compared to Act 672.

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