Over 2 tonnes recycled wastes received from Kota Kinabalu residents
Published on: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
By: Crystal E Hermenegildus
Robert (middle) presenting a trophy and cash to residents of Kampung Kobuni for winning the “Kampungku Bersih” Challenge.
Kota Kinabalu: More than two tonnes of recyclable wastes such as plastic bottles, papers, cans and cooking oil were received from participating residents at the Kota Kinabalu Sustainable Centre, said Deputy Director General (Operations) of Kota Kinabalu City Hall, Robert Lipon.
The recycled wastes were received during the closing of “My City, My Responsibility 1.0 (MCMR) Awareness Campaign,” at Community Centre on Sunday.
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“This marks a 100 per cent increase compared to last year.
“This record clearly indicates a significant improvement in public awareness regarding the daily separation of household wastes. It also demonstrates the potential for waste materials to serve as a valuable financial resource when managed correctly,” he said, when representing Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah.
It marked the culmination of a campaign that was launched on Feb 3.
He said the campaign was proof of City Hall’s commitment to raising public awareness about the collective responsibility of maintaining the cleanliness of the city.
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It aimed to educate the community to be more responsible in maintaining the cleanliness of the city and making it a clean, green and liveable city, in addition to increasing public’s awareness of the importance of preserving and conserving the environment.
“This is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG 17), namely Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation), Goal 14 (Life in water) and Goal 15 (Life on Land),” he said during the inauguration ceremony at Palm Square, Centre Point.
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Various events were organised, including the “MCMR Slogan” TikTok Competition, “Treasure Hunt” Competition, Colouring and Poster Drawing Competition, Guessing the Amount and Weight of Cigarette Butts Competition, Used Clothes Upcycling Competition, Environmental Quiz, Health and Environment Exhibition, and Kids Fashion Show.
The Household Recycling Competition is being held for the first time to encourage waste separation and recycling practices starting at home.
The Kampungku Bersih Challenge was held in conjunction with City Hall’s 24th anniversary celebrations.
This competition aimed to foster social awareness among villagers in the city through ongoing campaigns and cleaning activities.
The winner of the challenge was Kampung Kobuni, with Kampung Binaung and Kampung Kokol securing second and third places, respectively. These villages are now recognised as “Clean and Green Villages”.
“I hope the programme held this time will be a good start to creating a quality environment, further achieving the mission and vision of DBKK,” Robert said.
Also present to enliven the ceremony were the Leasing Executive for the management of Centre Point Sabah Oliver, Lim Kok Fueh; Director of the Solid Waste Management Department as the Organising Chairman, Leong Tze Fui, and the department heads of DBKK.
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