The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council in Malaysia, in conjunction with 2026 "Malaysia Cleanup Day" (Hari Cuci Malaysia) and "World Rivers Day," held a series of cleanup and environmental activities at Taman Tun Abdul Razak in Ampang, with 586 participants collecting 2,138.4 kg of recyclables.

Key Points

  • The event began at 7 a.m. and was officiated by Selangor State Assemblyman for Lembah Jaya, Syed Ahmad, with Ampang Member of Parliament Rodziah and Ampang Jaya Municipal Council Deputy President Haslonizan in attendance.
  • Recyclables covered categories including paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, used cooking oil, and used clothing, totaling 2,138.4 kg.
  • A "Trash to Cash" recycling program was set up on site, along with a used clothing recycling activity promoted by the municipal council in partnership with Life Line Clothing Malaysia (LLCM).

Used Clothing Recycling Embedded in Community Cleanup Action

The core program of the event was "Plogging"—walking while picking up litter. Participants cleaned up trash while walking through the residential area, with participants spanning different age groups. Unlike regular cleanup actions, the organizers included used clothing in the recycling scope and set up a dedicated recycling segment with Life Line Clothing Malaysia, guiding residents to properly dispose of clothing they no longer wear while using the opportunity to cultivate waste sorting and recycling habits.

Competitions and Incentive Mechanisms

The event also held the "Environmental Safety Exploration" (Eksplorasi Keselamatan Persekitaran) competition, integrating environmental education and sustainable waste management content into team competitions, with total prizes exceeding RM2,000, aiming to raise public awareness of environmental sustainability issues through competitive formats. A "Trash to Cash" recycling program was also set up on site, encouraging recycling behavior through cash rewards.

Waste Treatment Service Appointments Held Simultaneously

The event also held a certificate handover ceremony for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) waste treatment companies. The appointed companies will provide waste treatment services directly to operators of relevant premises, assisting in managing and supervising the treatment and disposal of industrial, commercial and institutional waste.

The entire event was positioned as a response to the nationwide large-scale cleanup action, while promoting environmental sustainability and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). From the path of combining used clothing recycling with community mobilization, this type of municipal-led cleanup day is becoming a supplementary node for used clothing collection channels in the Southeast Asian market.

Source: Taman Tun Abdul Razak Plogging Litter Pickup: 586 People Collect Over 2 Tonnes of Recyclables | China Press · Originally published on 2026-09-30