Mapping Malaysia's Resource Centres

72 MAPPING MALAYSIA’S RESOURCE CENTRES SOLID WASTE AND PUBLIC CLEANSING MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (SWCORP) Introduction Perbadanan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal dan Pembersihan Awam, also known as Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) was established with the aim of realising the objectives of the National Solid Waste Management Policy. In general, the Policy aims to create a comprehensive, integrated, cost- effective and sustainable solid waste management system that is required by communities which generally adhere to the concerns relating to environmental protection and well-being of the public. SWCorp is established under the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation Act 673. It was formally established on June 1, 2008 under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT). SWCorp has the power to administer and enforce the laws related to solid waste management, public hygiene and other matters within this sphere. The role of the Corporation is to ensure more efficient, integrated public waste management and cleaning services which provide the desired levels of service expected of modern living conditions. Area of Expertise 1. Ensuring that legal processes required of Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporations are adhered to and implemented fairly, properly and effectively. 2. Increasing public awareness of changing attitudes within the public and industry sectors to achieve commendable recycling rates. 3. Driving and promoting the use of latest technology in the management of environmentally friendly solid waste and cleaning. 4. Establishing the ownership of valid licenses by operators in accordance with legal criteria for the purpose of solid waste management and public clean-up. 5. Managing an orderly and effective system of solid waste management and public clean-up to improve the quality of the clean and healthy environment. Generally, the role of SWCorp is to ensure more efficient, integrated public waste management and cleaning services while providing greater satisfaction to consumers in terms of solid waste G R E E N T E C H N O L O G Y A N D E N V I R O N M E N T A L