I agree with our prime minister who said Malaysians are arrogant, where acceptable pollution standards of developed countries are not considered good enough for them.

He has said the government is prepared to spend over RM1.5 billion to build the most modern and safest incinerator and that the people's safety would be assured. I trust our PM's words and I trust our government to do a good job because it concerns our health, safety and environment.

It's a fact that residents in Japan make use of certain incineration plants as a place for recreation, swimming clubs and other activities. Even ordinary incinerators are so clean that they could be built in residential areas.

There's also an incinerator in Peitou, Taiwan, which actually has a revolving restaurant sitting right above it.

I can understand the anxieties of Malaysians over the Broga incinerator project, especially the residents around the proposed site. But we have to modernise and keep up with the times.

Waste management is an integral part of the urban infrastructure around the world, particularly sustainable waste management. Thermal treatment is a part of the integrated solid waste management system, which is sustainable.

As a progressive country, Malaysia has decided to manage waste using modern methods and technologies. I think that's good for us because proper waste management will result in better quality of life for all of us.