Sam Hui

Seven years ago, the government insisted that the construction of the Selangor Dam was "unavoidable" because of the El-Nio effect although NGOs had advised against it.

Anyone who claims that municipal waste management always requires a mega-response should take a look at how people in one Japanese town are tackling the problem.

The proponents here point at Japan to extinguish concerns about incinerators, but it appears that even in the land of the rising sun, there are many questions being asked about this new technology

They are constantly on the prowl, slashing and maiming at the slightest provocation. Malaysians tremble with fear for their minds are being held hostage by them - the ones who call themselves - the censorship board.

How do we get rid of rubbish? Incineration could be the answer, if it weren't for the resultant poison it produces. A sustainable solution is to stop the rot at its source and ensure that the garbage we put out is 'clean'.