AdminChief Minister of Penang, Chow Kon Yeow recently officiated the launch of the Kampung Valdor Animal Waste Biogas Facility, marking a significant milestone in Penang’s sustainable development agenda. The ceremony was attended by Chan Foong Hin, Fahmi Zainol, other State Executive Council members and representatives from the Penang State Legislative Assembly.
Located in Kampung Valdor, South Seberang Perai, the facility is designed to address persistent environmental concerns linked to concentrated livestock farming in the area. Developed by Timeless Green Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Minconsult Sdn Bhd, the project introduces an engineered, regulator-approved system to manage animal waste through centralised treatment.
The initial phase integrates 30 farms into a professionally managed system that meets stringent environmental and operational standards. Operational since March 2024, the facility has already recorded measurable improvements, including a marked reduction in odour and river pollution affecting Kampung Valdor and Sungai Jawi. Public complaints previously lodged with the state government have shown a clear decline following its commissioning.
In his address, Chow described the project as a landmark breakthrough in Malaysia’s livestock waste management reform, characterising it as a decisive shift from legacy practices to modern environmental engineering solutions. He commended Timeless Green for delivering a wholly privately financed initiative with tangible environmental outcomes and encouraged replication of the model across Penang and nationwide.
Engineered for clean energy and compliance
The project utilises an integrated waste-to-energy biogas system that converts livestock waste into renewable electricity supplied to the national grid under Malaysia’s Feed-in Tariff scheme administered by Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia.
Beyond electricity generation, the facility underscores the importance of engineering precision, regulatory compliance and long-term operational discipline in achieving sustainable results. By adopting modern treatment technology, traditional farms are able to continue operations while aligning with community expectations and environmental safeguards.
Dato’ Dr Ir Dennis Ganendra, Group Managing Director of Minconsult and Founder of Timeless Green, emphasised the complexity behind such infrastructure. “Kampung Valdor reflects years of work in developing systems that are environmentally responsible, technically sound, and operationally sustainable. While the concept is scalable, successful implementation requires the right expertise, regulatory understanding, and long-term commitment to performance,” he said.
Public-private alignment driving sustainability
Founded on the principle that responsible business must deliver measurable environmental outcomes, Timeless Green focuses on commercially viable green infrastructure. Its partnership with Minconsult, an established engineering consultancy with over six decades of experience, brings sector expertise and regulatory insight to complex waste-to-energy developments.
Together, both companies provide end-to-end capabilities — from design and engineering to regulatory navigation and operational management — positioning them to replicate similar high-impact projects.
The Kampung Valdor facility illustrates how strong public policy alignment and specialised private-sector leadership can converge to deliver durable environmental resilience, reinforcing Penang’s standing as a frontrunner in sustainable and responsible development.
Jimmy Tan
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