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From left: Robert, Mayor, Clare and Chin at the MoU signing ceremony. KOTA KINABALU: Plastic waste in the city is expected to be reduced and recovered more effectively following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Kota Kinabalu City Hall and Blu Hope Ventures Sdn Bhd. The MoU will see the company bringing the latest technology to convert waste plastic into synthetic oil, waxes and gases that can be reused in industries and the manufacturing sector. Monica Chin, Blu Hope Sabah’s co-founder and community director, said this ground-breaking platform also includes the provision of waste disposal facilities in outlying areas such as islands and villages. ....
BRITISH High Commissioner Charles Hay (pic) had his work cut out for him when he began his posting to Malaysia on a high note in March 2019. He made elaborate preparations, even taking up Bahasa Malaysia lessons to better interact with Malaysians. His promising start was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic last year, but the father of two daughters who was a Captain in the British Army before joining the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1993 used his vast experience to make his presence count. He focused his efforts on helping British businesses navigate the movement control order (MCO) restrictions imposed by the Malaysian government. ....
Published on: Sunday, March 14, 2021 By: Kan Yaw Chong Text Size: 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. ADVERTISEMENT “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: Friday, March 12, 2021 By: NST The Star picture. Kuala Lumpur: Stop Fish Bombing Malaysia (SFB) is hoping to get more financial support to enhance surveillance in Sabah waters. Its Executive Director Terence Lim said this year, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) had received funding to cover another 50 square kilometres to help deter fish bombing. “The additional extension has increased the total surveillance area to about 100 square kilometres. ADVERTISEMENT “However, this is only a small fraction of Sabah’s coastline of more than 2,500 kilometres along with some remote areas without cell phone coverage to link the sensors,” he said, adding there is a need for continuous financial support to achieve the goal of making Sabah free from fish bombing. ....
KOTA KINABALU: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) assisting anti-fish bombing efforts in Sabah need continuous funding and participation from local communities to abolish the practice. ....