Kota Kinabalu: The success of instilling cleanliness and sustainability at the village community level can generate multiplier effects on the overall well-being of the city.
For this, City Hall (DBKK) has expanded the “My Clean Village Challenge” this year to seven villages in the islands near the city.
Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah said the challenge will include the evaluation of tourism appeal, environmental, landscaping and safety, which form the foundation of community well-being.
“This approach aligns with the principles of human ecology, where physical, social and cultural environments are interconnected in shaping values and practices within society,” he said during the launch of the KK Clean-Up Day 2.0 My Clean Village Challenge-Island Edition, in conjunction with the National Month Celebration 2025, at Dataran Bandaraya.
He said KKClean will focus on recycling plastic bottles as more than 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually worldwide, with nearly half consisting of single-use plastics.
“Without effective management systems, plastic waste poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems, endangers biodiversity, and eventually returns to humans through the food chain,” he added.
For this, he said DBKK is collaborating with Prestige Recycle Technics Sdn Bhd to recycle directly without the need for initial cleaning or pre-washing.
This approach reduces waste management costs and enables waste materials to be reused as industrial raw materials in a shorter time frame. At the same time, it reduces water consumption, thereby supporting the carbon footprint reduction agenda, he said.
Cleanliness is not solely the responsibility of local authorities, but a shared responsibility requiring the participation of every layer of society, he said.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a clean city not only improves the health and quality of life of its residents but also enhances tourism appeal, stimulates local economic activities, and strengthens public well-being, he said.
“Therefore, let us continue to work hand in hand to make Kota Kinabalu a model city that is clean, green, and sustainable,” he said.
Also present was Director-General (Planning and Development) Datuk Lifred Wong.
For this, City Hall (DBKK) has expanded the “My Clean Village Challenge” this year to seven villages in the islands near the city.
Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah said the challenge will include the evaluation of tourism appeal, environmental, landscaping and safety, which form the foundation of community well-being.
“This approach aligns with the principles of human ecology, where physical, social and cultural environments are interconnected in shaping values and practices within society,” he said during the launch of the KK Clean-Up Day 2.0 My Clean Village Challenge-Island Edition, in conjunction with the National Month Celebration 2025, at Dataran Bandaraya.
He said KKClean will focus on recycling plastic bottles as more than 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually worldwide, with nearly half consisting of single-use plastics.
“Without effective management systems, plastic waste poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems, endangers biodiversity, and eventually returns to humans through the food chain,” he added.
For this, he said DBKK is collaborating with Prestige Recycle Technics Sdn Bhd to recycle directly without the need for initial cleaning or pre-washing.
This approach reduces waste management costs and enables waste materials to be reused as industrial raw materials in a shorter time frame. At the same time, it reduces water consumption, thereby supporting the carbon footprint reduction agenda, he said.
Cleanliness is not solely the responsibility of local authorities, but a shared responsibility requiring the participation of every layer of society, he said.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a clean city not only improves the health and quality of life of its residents but also enhances tourism appeal, stimulates local economic activities, and strengthens public well-being, he said.
“Therefore, let us continue to work hand in hand to make Kota Kinabalu a model city that is clean, green, and sustainable,” he said.
Also present was Director-General (Planning and Development) Datuk Lifred Wong.