SANDAKAN: A long-standing issue of ‘dead landfills’ in Sabah is entering a new phase as the State Government embarks on a rehabilitation project at the Sungai Sibuga landfill using Ignis 3R technology.
Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, who is also Local Government and Housing Minister, said the initiative reflects a broader move towards more sustainable and responsible solid waste management in the State.
He stressed that ageing landfill sites, though often out of sight, continue to affect public health, safety, and land use in growing urban areas.
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He expressed confidence in the solution, calling it timely and practical, and highlighted that the project is led by a Sabahan, Ignis SG Sabah CEO Dr Davina Markus.
Davina said the initiative marks a personal mission to address unmanaged waste buildup while supporting national green goals through a closed-loop, non-incineration system.
The project, fully funded through a private financing initiative and supported by Exim Bank, is expected to be completed by July 2026 and aims to inspire broader environmental commitment across Sabah.
