Project 2 topic statement and Objectives

Malaysia Policies
Preventing and managing waste is the heart of sustainable development. National Vision Policy(NVP) pursue environmentally sustainable development to reinforce long-term growth.

Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007, the legislation brings management of solid waste directly under Federal Government's jurisdiction, allocates responsibilities to newly established agencies etc. changing the administrative structure.

Penang Solid Waste Management Project (2006), intergrated sustainable and environmentally friendly methods of handling and disposing of solid waste. It develop a model for solid waste forecast over the period 2005 to 2020.

SOURCE: Malaysia Developing a Solid Waste Management Model for Penang
http://www.undp.org.my/malaysia-developing-a-solid-waste-management-model-for-penang