Director
Ir. Shahrizal Bin Samat
Director of Research and Technology Division
Objectives
- To plan, coordinate and analyse data and information on solid waste composition studies (as generated, discarded and disposed of) for the implementation of research on solid waste and public cleansing management.
- To manage the accreditation and renewal of main and branch training centres under the Solid Waste Training Centre (SWTC) brand, according to procedures and requirements set by the Department of Skills Development (JPK).
- To establish collaboration related to solid waste management/ recycling with external parties, both domestically and internationally, to increase the national recycling rate through strategic partnerships.
- To identify, explore and develop the latest technologies in waste treatment for more efficient and systematic solid waste management.
- To plan, supervise, monitor and coordinate the Division’s administrative work and implementation of guidelines, standards, codes of practice, and specifications related to solid waste management.
- To conduct studies related to solid waste management and treatment.
Functions
Research Unit
Technology Unit
SWTC Unit
Green Initiatives Unit
Administration Unit
Research Unit
- To develop guidelines, standards, specifications, codes of practice and regulations related to research and technology in solid waste management.
- To conduct joint studies with other parties on research and technology in solid waste management.
- To plan and conduct research studies on the effectiveness of solid waste and public cleansing services management.
- To prepare, coordinate and analyse data and information on solid waste composition.
- To review, provide feedback, and recommend improvements on proposals submitted by other parties for further evaluation.
Technology Unit
- To explore and study the latest technologies related to solid waste management.
- To develop guidelines, standards, technical specifications, codes of practice and regulations related to solid waste management technology.
- To provide technical reviews on waste treatment and solid waste management technologies submitted.
- To evaluate policies and technologies for more efficient and systematic solid waste management.
- To produce detailed reports on Division activities, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by the Corporation.
SWTC Unit
- To manage the accreditation and renewal of main and branch training centres under the Solid Waste Training Centre (SWTC) brand, in line with relevant agency procedures and requirements.
- To develop training modules for skill certification in solid waste management and public cleansing services according to relevant standards.
- To produce assessment materials to implement skill training modules in solid waste and public cleansing management services for certification purposes.
- To conduct skill certification for solid waste and public cleansing management service workers in line with applicable standards.
- To promote skill certification in solid waste management and public cleansing services to all SWMPC industry players.
Green Initiatives Unit
- To conduct social research activities related to solid waste management with external agencies.
- To develop guidelines on solid waste management as internal or external references.
- To monitor collaborative activities on solid waste management/ recycling with external parties towards a raise in the national recycling rate through strategic partnerships.
- To coordinate data and information on solid waste management research and technology for use in reporting, and as a reference for the public.
Administration Unit
- To plan, supervise, monitor and coordinate the Division’s administrative work, including implementing guidelines, standards, codes of practice and specifications related to solid waste management.