Government agency
Malaysia’s national recycling network
The National Voice of Malaysia’s Recycling Industry.
PERKESA unites recyclers, manufacturers, construction companies, material traders and technology providers to advance responsible recycling and strengthen circular supply chains.
Registered under the Registrar of Societies MalaysiaPPM-008-10-25082020
01 — National industry
IndustryGovernmentInternational
Bridging Malaysia & the world
One industry. One Malaysian voice.
GovernmentEmbassiesCorporationsAssociationsAcademia
PERKESA at a glance
Built to represent.
Ready to lead.
PERKESA coordinates a diverse national ecosystem—from individual collectors to technology-led processors—and connects it to policy, industry and international opportunity.
2020Established
Nationwide*State representation
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NationalIndustry network
02 — Regional government engagementPERKESA
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Circular materials. National progress.
Who we are
Uniting Malaysia’s
recycling industry.
The Malaysian Recycling Empowerment Association represents and supports recycling companies throughout Malaysia.
We bring together recyclers, traders, manufacturers, construction-sector partners and technology providers to raise standards, strengthen government engagement and advance responsible international trade.
Governance Unity Sustainability
Discover our mission Institutional landscape
Government and trade institutions
These organisations are relevant to Malaysia’s recycling, environmental and trade ecosystem. Display of a name or logo does not by itself claim a formal partnership, endorsement or approval by that institution.
Government ministry
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
MITI · Malaysia’s institutional landscape
Government ministry
Ministry of Finance Malaysia
MOF · Malaysia’s institutional landscape
National agency
Malaysian Investment Development Authority
MIDA · Malaysia’s institutional landscape
National agency
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
MATRADE · Malaysia’s institutional landscape Our national role
What PERKESA does.
Six connected responsibilities that turn membership into representation, progress and opportunity.
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Industry representation
A collective voice for Malaysia’s recyclers in policy, regulation and national development.
02
Government engagement
Constructive dialogue, industry intelligence and coordinated participation in public initiatives.
03
Member development
Connections, market knowledge and programmes that strengthen responsible recycling businesses.
04
Recycling awareness
Building public and commercial understanding of recycling’s environmental and economic value.
05
Training & standards
Promoting safety, compliance, professional development and a shared code of industry ethics.
06
International collaboration
Connecting Malaysia with embassies, associations and compliant global material markets.
Industry ecosystem
Connecting the entire
recycling value chain.
PERKESA is not a scrap trader. It is the coordinating platform for companies, institutions and stakeholders that keep valuable materials in productive use.
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Ferrous & non-ferrous metals
02
Construction & demolition
03
Manufacturing by-products
04
Automotive recycling
05
Recycling technology
06
Logistics & responsible trade
Collaboration pathways
Partnerships that move an
industry forward.
For government
Policy dialogue, industry data, consultation and coordinated participation in national initiatives.
Start a conversationFor corporations
Responsible vendor networks, material recovery, ESG programmes and circular supply chains.
Start a conversationFor global partners
Embassy engagement, delegations, compliant trade and access to Malaysia’s recycling ecosystem.
Start a conversation
03 — Embassy engagementKuala Lumpur
Evidence, not only logos
Every partnership should tell a credible story.
Document the organisation, country, type of engagement, date and outcome—then connect it to a supporting announcement or memorandum.
View strategic partnerships Impact & sustainability
Keeping resources in use.
Creating national value.
Responsible recycling conserves resources, supports lower-carbon manufacturing, improves supply-chain resilience and creates opportunities throughout Malaysia.
Explore our impactMaterial circularity
Recovering value and reducing dependence on virgin resources.
Stronger industry
Supporting manufacturing, construction and resilient supply chains.
Environmental progress
Reducing landfill pressure and encouraging responsible operations.
Green opportunity
Developing skills, businesses and professional employment.
Industry updates
News, insight &
what’s next.
A living newsroom for regulatory alerts, member activity, market intelligence and the programmes bringing Malaysia’s recycling community together.
Latest news
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Upcoming programmes
View calendarGovernment briefings, training and industry programmes.
Confirmed programmes, trade missions and member sessions will be published here by the PERKESA Secretariat.
BriefingsTrainingTrade missions
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Industry progress,
documented.
Authentic evidence of government meetings, embassy engagements, facility visits, conferences, training and community programmes.
International01
Malaysia–Algeria Recycling Partnership Dialogue
Government02
Strengthening Malaysia’s Recycling Trade Network with MATRADE
Industry03
PERKESA Recognised as a MISIF Associate Member
Events04
Representing Malaysia at the Sino-Thai Metals Conference
Collaboration05
Advancing Technical Collaboration in Hokkaido
Market intelligence06
Connecting with Global Metals Leaders in London
Membership
Become part of Malaysia’s national recycling network.
Access representation, regulatory intelligence, training, business connections and a stronger collective voice.