In Collaboration with: International Green Training Centre Sdn Bhd


INTRODUCTION

Global warming and climate change are no longer hypothesis but is real, happening and we experience it now.

Energy generations, industrial processes, transportation and human lifestyle are main culprits for the increase of greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere that causes global warming and climate change. Engineers are involved in all those activities, and now, is the time for engineers to contribute to preserve this planet.

Issue of plastic pollutants, energy management and low carbon economy are among hot topics now. What are the engineers’ roles here? And how can they innovatively provide solutions and create business opportunities that term as sustainable excellent.


GUEST OF HONOUR
Dr. Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu (MESTECC)


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Officials from all sectors in the Solar Energy, Biomass, Oil & Gas, Nuclear Power, Innovative infrastructure and building design, housing, economic development, communications etc. Relevant private sector, Community representatives, Engineering organizations, City and State officials from energy related organization, planning and housing, Architects, Planners, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Geologist, Scientists and others who are stakeholders and interested in the Green Technology are welcomed to attend the Symposium.


SPEAKERS PROFILE

DAY 2

1) PUAN NOR HASWANI BINTI KAMIS  
Principal Assistant Secretary of the Eco-Innovation Forum, MESTECC

TOPIC : ROADMAP TOWARDS ZERO SINGLE USE PLASTICS

SYNOPSIS

Plastic waste pollution is one of the major environment problems in Malaysia. According to a scientific study published in 2015, Malaysia is eighth worst country with mismanaged plastic waste.  We have a huge plastic pollution and yet a thriving plastic industry. As of 2016, our plastic exports amounted to RM30 billion with about 2.26 million metric tonnes of resin utilised to produce plastics. This industry has also provides more than 79,000 jobs which about 1,300 plastic manufacturers all over the country. Due to the importance of this industry, plastic pollution needs to be addressed in holistic and sustainable manners, taking into consideration the public interests, sustainability of plastic industry and environment.

Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC) with the cooperation from relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Ministry of Territories, Malaysian BioEconomy Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd., SIRIM Berhad, States Government, Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association, Malaysian Retailer Association, academia and NGO has launched Malaysia’s Roadmap towards Zero Single-Use Plastics, 2018 – 2030 on 17th October 2018.

Currently this Roadmap is in its 1st phase, which focuses on reducing the usage of single-use plastics (singlet bags and straw). Government is also working on few other action plans to support the implementation of this Roadmap.


PUAN NOR HASWANI BINTI KAMIS is a Chief Executive Secretary of the Eco-Innovation Forum, MESTEC. She worked at Ministry more than 13 years. She is graduated from University Putra Malaysia (2003) and holds a Degree in Computer Science. Then in year 2018, she pursues a Master in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Previously, she was started her career on Science & Technology Information, R&D funding and Technology Management. Her current task at MESTECC now is on single-use plastics.


2) DATUK LIM KOK BOON
President, MPMA
TOPIC : THE IMPORTANCE OF PLASTIC SECTORS ECONOMICALLY AND WAYS TO DISPOSE WHILE PRESERVING THE GREEN

DATUK LIM KOK BOON is the President of Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA). He has wide experienced in operational management (particularly in manufacturing entities), as well as corporate finance and corporate banking experience, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, debt/equity financing, etc.

Datuk Lim also holds a position as a Chairman of Malaysian Plastics Forum (MPF) and Chairman of the ASEAN Federation of Plastic Industries (AFPI) 2018-2020.

He also is Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK and a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.


3) MR. OMANTHIRAM K
Director of Gloteq Sdn. Bhd. The Environmental Expert

TOPIC: PLASTIC MANUFACTURING: THE LEGAL REQUIREMENT POINT OF CONSIDERATION

MR. OMANTHIRAM is a well-known figure in environmental engineering and consultancy in Malaysia. His experience is widely spread from water pollution, air pollution and noise pollution to name some. His experience in conducting environmental audits among plastic manufactures brings safe operation process as per DOE guidelines. He has graduated with a Degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) in 1993 and Master of Science from National University of Malaysia(UKM) in 1999 and also currently pursuing Ph.D. program with National University of Malaysia(UKM) where the research on Quality and Productivity Improvement. (Green Manufacturing Implementation in Malaysia)
He will be sharing the following items; Legal compliance, water treatment control system, air pollution control system and schedule waste compliance as per quality Act 1974.