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Cultivating a green culture for a sustainable community

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ampang Jaya Municipality Council (MPAJ) organized a Car-Free Day as part of World Environment Day celebrations to raise environmental awareness.
  • The event aims to promote healthy lifestyles, reduce vehicle use, and encourage community involvement in creating a sustainable, low-carbon city.
  • MPAJ is committed to various green initiatives, including recycling programs, cleanliness campaigns, and tree planting, emphasizing that environmental sustainability requires collective effort.
  • Senior Political Advisor Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlighted that achieving environmental sustainability depends on making green practices a daily habit for the community.

The Ampang Jaya Municipality Council (MPAJ) is actively fostering a greener community through initiatives like Car-Free Day, coinciding with World Environment Day. This event serves as a platform to enhance environmental consciousness and promote healthier lifestyles, aligning with MPAJ's broader goal of transforming Ampang Jaya into a sustainable, low-carbon, and community-friendly city.

Hasrolnizam Shaari, the Deputy President of MPAJ, stressed that environmental sustainability is not solely the responsibility of the government or local authorities. He emphasized the critical need for active participation from all members of society, stating that even small actions like recycling, reducing plastic consumption, maintaining local cleanliness, and planting trees can collectively yield significant positive impacts on the environment.

Every small action taken, such as practicing recycling, reducing plastic use, maintaining the cleanliness of the surrounding area, and planting trees, can have a significant impact on environmental well-being.

— Hasrolnizam ShaariThe Deputy President of MPAJ highlights the collective impact of individual environmental actions.

MPAJ consistently implements green programs beneficial to the public, encompassing recycling drives, cleanliness campaigns, tree-planting activities, and environmental education. These efforts underscore the council's dedication to the sustainable development agenda.

Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Senior Political Advisor to the Prime Minister and Advisor to the TZA Foundation, remarked that true environmental sustainability is achieved when green practices become ingrained in the daily culture of the community. He expressed confidence that if every individual plays their part, a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment can be passed on to future generations. The transformation towards sustainability begins with cultivating habits and awareness within the local populace, which then evolves into a daily way of life.

If every individual plays their role, I am confident we can bequeath a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment to future generations.

— Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul AzizThe Senior Political Advisor to the Prime Minister emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility in achieving environmental sustainability.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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