Keep Solid Waste Local
By Tricia Yeoh
August 2011 STATES OF REFORM
The centralisation of solid waste management into private hands bodes ill for the country. The structure is fully reminiscent of the chaos that followed water privatisation, and chosen companies will enjoy long-term concessions and generous grants without suffering competition. The federal government has not learned from its past mistakes.ON A MALAYSIAN online directory listing, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd’s description of itself reads: “We’ve been entrusted by the Government to manage the privatisation of the national solid waste management system for...
Tricia Yeoh
has previously worked with the Selangor state government and is now attached to a market research consultancy.
