malaysiangKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) — The production of biosolids and bioeffluents, which are the two main by-products of sewage treatment initiated by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC), has a huge potential to be commercialised.
its Minister, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the initiative, mooted by the Sewerage Services Department (JPP) and Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK), showed the ministry’s commitment to improving the country’s quality of water and sewerage services.
He said the waste-to-wealth effort that is being carried out holistically could turn sewage into a new source of income.
“The pilot research and development (R&D) project of sewage by-products like those carried out by the JPP and IWK today has the potential to reduce the rate of carbon emission by 200MtCO2e or two per cent per year.
“Although the percentage seems small, it is still a very good starting point. I also want to see the use of sewage by-products like this be expanded in supporting the circular economy,” he told the media after a working visit to the Titiwangsa Regional Sewage Treatment Plant today.
Nik Azmi said this commitment was also in line with the government’s desire to realise the Water Sector Transformation 2040 (WST 2040) to improve management efficiency, optimise potential, generate wealth and create job opportunities.
“I hope more innovations like this can be carried out because it is very important in a bid for a more sustainable water and sanitation management. I am confident that the cooperation and support from all parties can expedite the aim of reducing the country’s carbon emissions.
“Although Malaysia only contributes a total of 0.69 per cent of global carbon emissions, the government is still committed to realising its aspirations of net zero glasshouse gas emission, in addition to balancing the country’s socio-economic needs,” he said.
Earlier, Nik Nazmi was taken on a tour of the Pilot Plant for Processing Biosolids into Pellet Fertiliser here to see the re-processing plant for biosolids from waste water treatment for developing organic fertilisers for non-food crops.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency
