Penang Cleanup Day highlights recycling

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GEORGE TOWN: A total of 106,548.22kg of waste was recorded during Penang's Malaysia Cleanup Day 2026, involving about 1,900 participants across eight main locations.

Penang Island City Council (MBPP) said 848.22kg was collected from the eight main cleanup locations, while another 105,700kg was recorded through additional waste-management categories involving contractors, MBPP, beach and marine cleanup, R&D activities and SWM Environment.

MBPP mayor Datuk A. Rajendran said the initiative went beyond simply collecting rubbish, as it sought to change attitudes and foster a culture of environmental responsibility.

"The Malaysia Cleanup Day is not merely about collecting rubbish and cleaning up areas; it is a movement to change attitudes, build a culture and raise public awareness of the responsibility to protect the environment," he said in a statement on its Facebook page.

MBPP said strengthening recycling awareness remained a key focus, as a significant portion of generated waste could potentially be diverted from landfills for recycling.

"We also conduct initiatives including Sehari Bersama MBPP, Trash for Cash and public briefings on waste segregation to improve public understanding and participation in recycling.

"The programme demonstrates cooperation among government agencies, the private sector, NGOs and communities in promoting cleaner surroundings and more sustainable waste management practices," it said.