KOHIJAU-ICYCLE Recycling System Launching in Muallim District

April 28, 2017

Muallim District became the first district in Perak to launch 10 bins for the collection of recyclables using the KOHIJAU-ICYCLE system on 28 April 2017.

The bins were launched by YB Datuk Hjh Rusnah Kassim, the Perak State Exco and State Assembly woman for Behrang at Taman Tasik YDP, Slim River. It was also attended by the District Offcier, Puan Norsham and YDP of Tanjong Malim. Also present include Dr. CS Tan, CEO of ICYCLE (M) Sdn. Bhd.

The programme began with Aerobic Session and then followed by a briefing on KOHIJAU-ICYCLE Recycling Reward Point System by Dr. Richard Ng, Chairman of KOHIJAU. Students and staff of IPD OUM as well as volunteers from KOHIJAU were also present to lend support.

Drive Throw mudah buang sampah - Sinar Harian

May 1, 2017

TELUK INTAN - Pernahkah anda terfikir kaedah drive thru atau pandu lalu digunakan untuk membuang sampah?

Bunyinya agak pelik kerana kaedah ini biasanya digunakan di restoran makanan segera sahaja.

Namun tidak bagi Majlis Perbandaran Teluk Intan (MPTI) apabila memperkenalkan kaedah itu untuk memudahkan orang ramai membuang sampah terus dari kenderaan mereka tanpa perlu memarkir kereta sebelum membuangnya di dalam tong yang disediakan.

Kaedah Drive Throw ini dilihat memudahkan orang ramai membuang sampah menggunakan kaedah pandu lalu dan memastikan sampah dibuang di dalam tong yang disediakan dan bukan dilonggokkan di tepi tong sampah.

Exco Kerajaan Negeri, Datuk Rusnah Kasim berkata, dengan pengenalan Drive Throw tersebut, Perak muncul sebagai negeri pertama yang mengambil inisiatif untuk melancarkan program  itu di Pasar Awam Langkap.

"Ia bukan drive thru macam restoran makanan segera tetapi Drive Throw yang mana kita pandu lalu dan buang sampah ke dalam tong disediakan.

"Bila kita dengar memang agak lucu, tetapi pendekatan ini merupakan satu inisiatif yang akan memudahkan kerja seharian masyarakat setempat," katanya kepada pemberita selepas Hari Mengemas Perak Yang Bersih sempena Program Permukiman Menteri Besar di Hilir Perak, baru-baru ini.

Rusnah turut berharap, inisiatif diperkenalkan MPTI ini akan diambil serius serta diaplikasikan oleh Pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) seluruh Perak malah juga dalam negara selepas ini.

"Saya harap dengan adanya inisiatif MPTI ini melalui Drive Throw ia akan mewujudkan sebuah komuniti yang mempunyai kesedaran dalam menjaga kebersihan di sekitar daerah Hilir Perak dan seterusnya seluruh Perak.

"Bagi memudahkan pengguna, MPTI meletakkan tong sampah besar lengkap dengan sebuah papan tanda Pusat Pembuangan Sampah Pandu Lalu dan ia amat mesra pengguna,” katanya.

Sementara itu, penduduk Langkap, Osman Ahmad, 53, berkata, pada mulanya dia dan penduduk sekitar ketawa apabila mendengar akan dibina tempat membuang sampah secara pandu lalu.

"Mula-mula dengar memang lucu sebab fikir selalunya orang buat untuk restoran makanan segera, tapi bila dah siap hasilnya mengagumkan.

"Malah sejak adanya Drive Throw ini, saya selalu guna motor ikut laluan disediakan, kemudian campak sampah dalam tong, amat mudah,” katanya.

Katanya, dia berharap kerajaan akan memperbanyakkan lagi kaedah itu supaya dapat mengatasi masalah sikap pemalas segelintir masyarakat melonggokkan sampah di tepi tong sampah yang disediakan.

Bukan Drive Thru Tapi Drive Throw - Suara Perak

April 21, 2017

TELUK INTAN: Perak menjadi negeri pertama yang mengambil inisiatif untuk melancarkan program Drive Throw iaitu sistem membuang sampah yang membolehkan penduduk membuang sampah tanpa perlu turun dari kenderaan.

Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga, Kebajikan Masyarakat, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan, Datuk Rusnah Kasim berkata, pendekatan itu merupakan satu inspirasi yang akan memudahkan kerja seharian masyarakat setempat.

“Bila kita dengar memang agak lucu, sebab dia Drive Throw bukan Drive Thru macam McD atau KFC, tetapi sebenarnya ia amat meringankan kerja rakyat dan saya harap ia akan diambil serius dan diaplikasikan oleh Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (PBT) seluruh negeri Perak, sebagai permulaan,” katanya kepada Suara Perak ketika ditemui di Pasar Awam Langkap, pada pagi Jumaat.

Menurut beliau, program itu dilancarkan dengan kerjasama Majlis Perbandaran Teluk Intan (MPTI) dalam aktiviti Hari Mengemas Perak Yang Bersih sempena Program Permukiman Menteri Besar di Hilir Perak yang berlangsung selama lima hari sehingga Sabtu ini.

Rusnah berkata, kerjasama MPTI untuk merealisasikan impian untuk program itu diharap akan mewujudkan sebuah komuniti yang mempunyai kesedaran dalam menjaga kebersihan secara asas di sekitar daerah Teluk Intan dan seterusnya ke seluruh Perak.

“Kami letakkan sebuah tong sampah yang besar lengkap dengan sebuah papan tanda, Pusat Pembuangan Sampah Pandu Lalu, ala-ala Drive Thru, tapi bersifat komuniti dan diharapkan menjadi satu ikutan PBT lain di Malaysia pula,” ujarnya.

Katanya, sesi membersihkan Pasar Awam Langkap adalah sebahagian daripada rutin susulan daripada pelancaran Perak Yang Bersih oleh Menteri Besar Perak pada 31 Mac lepas di mana mereka akan melaksanakan Tidy-Up Day atau gotong-royong pada setiap Jumaat ketiga setiap bulan.

Not afraid to get his hands dirty - The Star

3 April 2017

THERE were many surprised looks when Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir was seen raking grass and collecting rubbish in several areas in the city last Friday.

At first glance many assumed it was just a routine clean up involving Ipoh City Council (MBI) workers. However, on closer inspection, members of the public were surprised to see Zambry, Mayor Datuk Zamri Man, and Women Development, Family, Community Welfare, Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman Datuk Rusnah Kassim taking part in the clean-up operation.

Zambry led the clean up in conjunction with the launch of the Perak Yang Bersih (Clean Perak) campaign, designed to improve cleanliness in the state.

While many would have craved a few extra minutes sleep at 6.30am, the Mentri Besar was up and abpit as he and the others gathered at five areas around the city with rakes, brooms, and plastic bags.

The five areas were the Medan Kidd bus station, the iconic Ipoh Railway Station, which turned 100 this year, the Dato Sagor food court famed for its Roti Goyang, and Concubine Lane.

The teams, comprising state government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and schools, cleaned various part of the city.

Many of the participants of the clean up said the two hours they sacrificed was to raise awareness among the public of what needs to be done to make Ipoh a clean city.

Similar activities were also launched simultaneously in towns throughout Perak’s 12 districts, including Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Taiping, and Parit Buntar.

With thousands of people taking part, Zambry said the response from the public was encouraging.

The Mentri Besar had previously stated that he wants Perak to be the cleanest state in the country.

“This will not be a one-off thing. We hope to make this a weekly or monthly event until we create a culture of cleanliness among the people.

“Ipoh is mostly clean, but we can do better. If a someone walks down the street, we want them to have the mindset of picking up any rubbish that they see and disposing of it properly. The most important thing is to educate people. We will also be making cleanliness a measure of performance for local councils,” he told reporters after launching the campaign at the Ipoh Padang.

At the launch, he said that the state government’s mission is to make Perak a clean state and to make sure that happens, the people will have to work together with the authorities.

“I’m doing this for the state and its people. The idea came about when I saw the situation as it is. I go to the city often with the mayor and some places are just not clean.

“After seeing these places and also other areas across the state, I wanted to start this initiative and was further encouraged when the people of Perak and foreigners said Perak is not a dirty state. However, it would be even better if we could brand it as clean and green.

“We are serious about this and the councils will have to meet the target. We are doing this for people of Perak and a clean city or town will ensure a good future for the younger generation.”

Sharing some of his experiences in various cities around the world, Zambry said cleanliness determines how civilised the city is and he hopes Perak will emulate these cities in the near future.

“In Japan, school kids are cleaning toilets before school session starts. They are inculcating the habits at such an early age. We should do that and that’s the spirit we want.

“I believe Perak can achieve this status. If you walk and see rubbish, collect it and put it in a bin,” he said, adding that all 12 districts in the state today launched the program simultaneously.

His walkabout was also telecast live on Facebook and he went on to say that the whole world knows what Perak is all about and what their aim is.

“Political differences aside, let’s do something great for our state and making it clean will only enhance the image of the state in the eyes of the world,” he said.

On Feb 3, Zambry had also joined a similar clean-up operation, collecting rubbish and emptying waste disposal bins, wearing the orange-coloured T-shirt of an MBI general worker.

“People will criticise me by saying this is a publicity stunt, but they can say what they want. For me, it’s about creating awareness about an issue,” he said.

“By working on the ground, we can also motivate the council workers. We want them to know that they are appreciated and that their jwob is a noble one.”

He added that this will continue as long as he is the leader of the state.

“Some call me publicity seeker but I have done this before without any coverage. When I see a need, I do something about it. For me, actions speak louder than words.”

Launching of KOHIJAU-ICYCLE 21st Recycling Bin in Teluk Intan

Towards a Clean Perak. Launching of KOHIJAU-ICYCLE 21st Recycling Bin in Teluk Intan, Perak by YB Dato' Samsudin Abu Hassan, Perak State Exco on 18 April 2017 at 5pm located at Mini Stadium Teluk Intan. All are welcome to join to help promote the culture of recycling.

Location of KOHIJAU-ICYCLE Recycling Bins in Perak as at April 12, 2017

The bins have been placed at 20 locations as at April 12, 207 for the convenience of all recycling members to participate in our "Earn Recycling Points" programme to help cultivate the Recycling Culture among the people.

ADUN DAP kritik MB Perak kutip sampah

April 7, 2017

Sidang DUN Perak pada Rabu hampir kecoh apabila ADUN DAP-Tronoh, Yong Choo Kiong mengkritik tindakan Menteri Besar Perak, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir melakukan kerja-kerja pembersihan dan pemunggahan sampah sarap bersama pekerja am Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI) pada Februari lalu.