Research Partners

LESTARI, UKM
The Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) was established in October 1994 as an independent body within Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. LESTARI was established to address the compelling needs of sustainable development through research and training on the environment and development. For further information, click www.lestari.ukm.my

CIDB MALAYSIA
The Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB) was established in 1994 and committed to develop the country's construction industry to be one of the major contributing sectors to the national economy; capable of producing and delivering high quality construction works, value for money and responsive to the nation's needs, in compliance with environmental requirements. For information about CIDB, click www.cidb.gov.my

FRIM
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) was established to develop appropriate knowledge and technology for the conservation, management, development and utilization of forest resources. FRIM aspires towards Excellency in scientific research, development and technology transfer in the forestry sector. For detailed information about FRIM, click www.frim.gov.my

Collaborators

PUTRAJAYA HOLDINGS SDN. BHD.
Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd is the lead developer for Putrajaya, the Federal Government Administrative Capital. Incorporated on 19 October 1995, Putrajaya Holdings has been given a concession by the Government to develop government complexes and buildings, residential and commercial projects in Putrajaya. For more information about Putrajaya Holding Sdn Bhd, click http://www.pjholds.com.my/content/thecompany.htm

ARIFF SOLUTIONS SDN. BHD.
ARIF Solutions Sdn. Bhd (Arif Solutions) is a Malaysian-registered, bumiputra company with its main office in Kuala Lumpur. The company provides consultancy and project management services and specializes in impelementing environmental solutions. Arif Solutions is currently exploting the possibility of recycling Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste in Malaysia. This company has been undertaking research in this field since June 2003. For more information, click http://www.arifsolutions.com/

Association of Industrial Waste Construction (SOWACO)
SOWACO was formed in 1995 with 16 members, comprising of the larger and more established companies using the hook-lift system with detachable containers, specifically to service factories (as opposed to Alam Flora which specializes in Domestic waste, previously controlled by the town councils). The members avoid inter-member price under-cutting which would result in sub-standard services. As a group, they are trying to persuade government not to include their ICI (Industrial, commercial & Institutional) waste market under the "Waste Privatization" bill as their services have already been privatized to us by the respective town councils since the 70's. However, privatization can be considered if some additional value is added, with a consequent increase in revenue for members. The objective of SOWACO is to improve professionalism of Solid waste service providers.