THE Selangor state government marks another milestone achieved towards the country’s goal in becoming a carbon-neutral country by 2050 while facilitating the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices through “The Light Source in Darkness” initiative.
The initiative – which also sees the involvement of the Selangor Housing and Real Estate Board (LPHS), the Kajang City Council (MPKj), and Synergy Group – targets 12 city councils in Selangor and is expected to install LED lights over 8,000 strata buildings.
MPKj is the second city council in Selangor to participate in “The Light Source in Darkness” after the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ).
Attending the lighting ceremony at Vista Seri Putra condominiums in Kajang last Thursday, Selangor State Executive Councillor for Housing, Urban Wellbeing and Entrepreneurs Development Rodziah Ismail was joined by LPHS executive director Datuk TPr Dr Juhari Ahmad and MPKJ Commissioner of Buildings (COB) director Sr. Shahril Omar.
“With a zero-investment business model and Synergy Group’s game changing LED technology, switching to Synergy’s LED lighting for residential buildings will help to reduce long-term lighting electrical costs and lesser electronic waste,” Rodziah noted.
“There will be more and more city councils together with Joint Management Bodies (JMBs) and Management Corporations (MCs) joining us. It’s time to act now and go green, there is no ‘Plan B’ for climate action.”
According to Shahril, with the initiative, there will no longer be a need to change lights as frequently, and furthermore, as a permanent solution, costs are lower as lesser purchase is needed, therefore reducing the number of complaints from residents on this matter.
“Happy residents, happy chairman,” he quipped, referring to the Vista Seri Putra chairman.
“The longer you drag, the more money you will need to waste on monthly expenses to change the defective lights.
“It is only a minimal monthly fee of 2–4% of the building’s total monthly maintenance fee. Therefore, JMBs and MCs, you should join this initiative without waiting for the annual AGM or calling for an EGM.” – Oct 14, 2022
