KOTA KINABALU (March 25): Researchers from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) continue to make the institution proud after winning nine medals and one special award at the Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE) 2023.
The university had won three golds, two silvers and four bronzes in the International Inno
Published on: Sunday, March 14, 2021
By: Kan Yaw Chong
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Amy Dangin: Host
A DEFINING moment indeed – a spirited March 8 international webinar launch of Sabah Plastic Neutral hosted by radio announcer, Amy Dangin.
Blu Hope founder Simon Christopher articulated that moment best – a point which revealed the essential nature of the movement.
“This is all about change and value and value eclipses everything,” Simon summed it up.
“Plastic now has got value,” he underscored the underlying incentive to spur change.
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“When you look at plastic, it is basically oil wrapped up in a different configuration. What happens now is that in the last few years, we can now unlock that value!”
Published on: Thursday, March 11, 2021
By: NST
A view of Mabul Island.
Kota Kinabalu: Mabul islanders in Semporna can look forward to the possibility of making money from plastic waste soon.
Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s Research and Innovation Management Centre Deputy Director Dr Jidon Janaun said the varsity is working on the “Plastic Up-cycling Project: Plastic to Fuel” with the hope that the experiment would create a circular economy for the community.
Despite being famous as a tourist destination, the 20-hectare Mabul island, with about 2,500 residents, have limited resources and lack of proper waste management.
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“It is expensive to ship the waste to Semporna town. The easiest way for the people at Mabul is either to bury, burn or dump the waste into the sea.