larvae to process organic waste, including those in landfills, said the country's Environment and Water Ministry on Sunday .
Speaking at the launch of the project at the Tanah Merah wholesale market site, the minister said black soldier flies will be used to process various daily organic waste, as well as to protect the environment and reduce pollution. The process is expected to reduce waste dumped in landfills, equivalent to a potential reduction of 3 tonnes of carbon dioxide per day, said Mr Tuan Ibrahim. He added that the facility could also produce compost to replace chemical fertilisers for the local authorities' use.
The Tanah Merah District Council, as well as the state government through Kelantan Utilities Mubaarakan Holdings, Universiti Kelantan Malaysia and the Kelantan Women Development Centre were involved in the project, he added.