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German Waste Management Delegation to Malaysia

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28 September through 2 October 2026

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Malaysia’s waste management industry is undergoing a significant transition from a landfill-dependent, government-led system toward a more regulated, technology-driven, and circular-economy-oriented model. The country generates an estimated 38,000 to 40,000 tonnes of solid waste daily, fueled by rapid urbanization, population growth, industrial activity, and rising consumer consumption. The majority of waste in Malaysia still ends up in landfills, many of which are aging or operating near capacity. In response, the country has been pushing reforms aimed at improving sustainability, including national recycling targets, stricter environmental regulations, and investments in waste-to-energy (WTE) infrastructure. At the same time, private-sector participation is increasing, particularly in recycling, industrial waste treatment, ESG-related services, and digital waste-management technologies.

In this regard, MGCC will be hosting a delegation consisting of technology and solution providers from Germany to Malaysia in September with the aim of smart collaboration in mind. A conference as well as individual B2Bs are on the program. This project is supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, Germany (BMWE). 

28 Sept

Individual arrival

Introductory meeting

Country briefing by the German-Kuala Lumpur Chamber of Commerce (AHK) and local market experts

Intercultural workshop

29 Sept

Presentation event

Networking with market players & individual B2B meetings

Dinner together & walk through Kuala Lumpur (optional)

30 Sept

Individual B2B meetings

Visits to relevant government offices and facilities

01 Oct

Individual B2B meetings

Visits to government offices and facilities in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area

02 Oct

Individual B2B meetings

Closing meeting and feedback session

 

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