In conjunction with the declaration of Kuantan City which has been upgraded to City status on 21 February 2021, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) through the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp Pahang) in collaboration with Kuantan City Council (MBK) and Alam Flora Sdn .Bhd has organized the Urban Plogging Program@Kuantan Year 2021.
The program was officiated by YH. Dato 'Hamdan bin Hussin is also the Mayor of Kuantan. The batik -themed program was held at the Recycled Goods Purchasing Center, Mustering Point Alam Flora, Kuantan City Center. The program was also enlivened by the presence of heads of government departments and private agencies, NGO representatives and the general public.
A total of 200 participants were involved such as Kuantan City Council (MBK), Public Works Department (JKR), Department of Environment (JAS), Social Welfare Department (JKM), Pahang Kelana Scouts, Women's Association (WI), World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scout (WAGGGS), Amalnita Pahang, Persatuan Pandu Puteri Pahang, Roadcare (M) Sdn.Bhd, YP Maintenance Sdn. Bhd and Jaring Metal Sdn.Bhd. A total of 600kg of garbage collection and 500 plastic bottles were successfully collected.
*Credit: SWCorp