State tourism, environment, green technology and Orang Asli affairs committee chairman Hee Loy Sian said the committee, which comprised academicians and other experts, was to review relevant initiatives to tackle the issue.“Recommendations made by the committee will be adopted by local authorities to ensure a holistic development,” he elaborated.Hee said the state government and land office buildings would soon be equipped with solar panels to supply electricity.
Hee said local authorities and state agencies had also embarked on a tree-planting initiative, with the aim of planting 100 million trees. “This is in addition to implementing the Low-Carbon City Framework and annual participation in the Earth Hour to reduce power usage. “The Smart Selangor free feeder bus service helps to cut down carbon emission as well, by encouraging people to take public transport,” he added.