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Post-flood cleanup work that is being carried out by KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) workers in Taman Sri Muda, Section 25, Shah Alam, January 3, 2022. — Picture by FIKRI YUSOF/SELANGORKINI

Nearly 45,000 tonnes of flood waste collected, cleanup in five local councils completed

By Norrasyidah Arshad

SHAH ALAM, Jan 5 — A total of 44,847.95 tonnes of post-flood waste was collected by eight local councils (PBT) from flood-affected areas as of 9pm last night.

According to the KDEB Waste Management report, Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) collected the most with 19,040.50 tonnes.

Followed by Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) with 7,957 tonnes and Klang Municipal Council (MPK) with 6,760 tonnes.

Three local councils recorded more than 80 per cent progress in the post-flood cleanup with MBSA at 85 per cent, MBSJ (87 per cent) and MPK (90 per cent).

Meanwhile, the cleanup work at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Sepang Municipal Council (MPS), Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj), Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL) and Kuala Selangor Municipal Council (MPKS) have been fully completed.

 

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