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SUMMARY OF MINISTRIES Organising Solid Waste Association Convention 2018 (ISWA)
ISWA, organised by Waste Management Association of Malaysia (WMAM) with
the support of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) was held
from 22 to 24 October 2018 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC). With
over 1,000 delegates from around the world, it is a comprehensive scientific
programme and emphasises on the socioeconomic impact of recycling, waste,
solid waste reduction, public health, safety and policies related to recycling and
climate change. Since its inception in 1990, ISWA has attracted young
researchers, scientists, professionals and policy makers from around the world
each year for networking, scientific and technical data exchange and case studies
on various solid waste management issues.
Themed 'Holistic Waste Management', the event has today become the best
platform for industry players to exchange ideas and views on solid waste
management in their respective countries. The programme also includes a forum
between key ASEAN Ministers who are responsible for the management of solid
waste in their respective countries to review the policies and practices of waste
management in the region.
YB Senator Dato' Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah ibni Raja Ahmad Baharuddin Shah, Deputy Minister of Housing and
Local Government puts in papers in to the bin for recycling as a launch gimmick
Choir performance during the launch of ISWA
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ISWA, organised by Waste Management Association of Malaysia (WMAM) with
the support of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) was held
from 22 to 24 October 2018 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC). With
over 1,000 delegates from around the world, it is a comprehensive scientific
programme and emphasises on the socioeconomic impact of recycling, waste,
solid waste reduction, public health, safety and policies related to recycling and
climate change. Since its inception in 1990, ISWA has attracted young
researchers, scientists, professionals and policy makers from around the world
each year for networking, scientific and technical data exchange and case studies
on various solid waste management issues.
Themed 'Holistic Waste Management', the event has today become the best
platform for industry players to exchange ideas and views on solid waste
management in their respective countries. The programme also includes a forum
between key ASEAN Ministers who are responsible for the management of solid
waste in their respective countries to review the policies and practices of waste
management in the region.
YB Senator Dato' Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah ibni Raja Ahmad Baharuddin Shah, Deputy Minister of Housing and
Local Government puts in papers in to the bin for recycling as a launch gimmick
Choir performance during the launch of ISWA
212
