Selangor: The total amount of waste collected daily at Ramadan bazaars in Selangor this year has reduced by about 40 per cent, from 70 tonnes last year to 40 tonnes, said KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir. He attributed this decline to increasing awareness among the community and traders in managing their expenses and businesses more prudently, avoiding excess during the fasting month.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir stated, “This year, we have been tasked with managing Ramadan bazaar waste in seven local government authorities, covering 152 locations with 9,832 stalls.” He further explained that there is nearly a 50 per cent decrease this year, which he believes is because people are more mindful about avoiding waste, and traders are not overproducing and ending up with unsold goods.

Ramli also discussed the efforts to ensure efficient waste management during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. He emphasized that KDEBWM operates every day of the year, ensuring a smooth garbage collection process. Plans are in place for garbage collectors to enter residential areas early and complete their tasks before the Raya prayers.