New RM100mil plant in Bukit Minyak charts milestone in total waste management
12 Aug 2024
MEP Enviro Technology Sdn Bhd has set another benchmark with the opening of its RM100mil recovery plant at Bukit Minyak Industrial Park in Simpang Ampat, Penang.
The investment underscores the total waste management firm’s commitment in enhancing its capabilities and ensuring the highest standards in waste management and recovery processes.
Spread across about 2ha to cater for production, warehouse, research and development and quality assurance activities, the expansion will enable MEP to tap into the region’s growth opportunities while connecting with existing and potential customers.
Established in 2005, MEP has a presence in Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong, and soon Vietnam and the Philippines. It employs over 500 people.
According to director Sean Ong, its monthly capacity for processing scheduled wastes is 18,000MT, covering 18 waste codes of scheduled waste, hazardous waste, ferrous and non-ferrous metal and plastic recycling.
“We specialise in managing IP waste and refining electronic waste to recover precious metals, transforming them into gold, silver, platinum and palladium ingots,” he said.
“Our commitment to sustainability and adherence to environmental, social and governance principles are at the core of everything we do.
“We believe our efforts not only contribute to a healthier planet but also set new standards for environmental responsibility in the industry.
“Today’s grand opening is not just a celebration of our new facilities but also a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team.”
Raja Muda of Perak Raja Ja’afar Raja Muda Musa opened the plant.
The event also saw the inking of collaborations by MEP with Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo and Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM).
MEP was represented by director Datuk Ivan Ong, Tanaka by Akihiko Domae (corporate office president of chemical and refining company) and UTeM by Prof Dr Hambali Arep (Faculty of Industrial and Manufacturing Technology and Engineering dean).
A leading company in the field of precious metal recovery, Tanaka will transfer its technologies and expertise in refining precious metal waste, promising advancements in the region’s waste management and precious metal recovery capabilities.
The memorandum of understanding with UTeM focused on ewaste recycling management and will cover critical areas such as the study of ewaste trade and residue management.
Also present were state local government chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye, Bukit Tengah assemblyman Gooi Hsiao Leung and consulate-general of Thailand in Penang Datuk Raschada Jiwalai.
H’ng said MEP’s focus on electronic waste and innovative refining processes was a significant step towards a zero-landfill future while the new recovery plant would help in creating job opportunities.
Last month, Ivan received a Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN), which carries the title of Datuk, in conjunction with Penang Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak’s 75th birthday celebration.
He said the honour was a recognition of his personal efforts and an acknowledgement of his MEP team’s hard work.
Source: The Star
