Site Visit to Jeram Sanitary Landfill

February 5, 2026

Engineering Education for Sustainable Development

On 3 February 2026, SEGi University organised a technical and reflective academic site visit to Jeram Sanitary Landfill as part of its ongoing commitment to experiential learning and sustainability driven education.

The visit was led by Ts. Dr. Jenny Ong, Senior Lecturer at SEGi University, and involved 38 students from multiple programmes, including Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental and Process Engineering, Information Technology, and Bachelor of Science (Hons) Quantity Surveying.

The primary objective of the visit was to enhance students’ understanding of sustainable solid waste management through direct exposure to real world industrial operations. Students gained first hand insights into leachate treatment systems and landfill gas management processes, allowing them to connect theoretical knowledge with practical application. This experiential approach reinforced the importance of sustainable engineering and built environment practices in addressing complex environmental challenges.

The delegation was welcomed by Pn. Amy Syahirah, Business Development Executive of Worldwide Entech Sdn Bhd, who provided a comprehensive technical briefing on the development and operation of Jeram Sanitary Landfill as a modern sanitary landfill. Her presentation highlighted the application of multidisciplinary engineering and construction principles to ensure regulatory compliance, environmental protection, cost efficiency, and long term sustainability. The briefing was particularly relevant to Quantity Surveying students, who gained valuable exposure to infrastructure costing, project lifecycle considerations, and sustainability driven development.

A key highlight of the visit was the leachate treatment plant, where students were introduced to the characteristics of landfill leachate and the multi stage treatment processes used to reduce pollutants to acceptable discharge standards. This segment reinforced core engineering and environmental management concepts while emphasising responsible resource management and public health protection.

Students were also exposed to the landfill gas management system, gaining insights into methane generation, gas collection mechanisms, and emission control strategies. Discussions on the potential utilisation of landfill gas as a renewable energy source demonstrated how waste management can contribute to cleaner energy solutions and climate resilience.

The visit concluded with a forward looking discussion on future developments at the landfill site, including proposed Waste to Energy facilities and Material Recovery Facilities. These initiatives highlighted the application of circular economy principles, innovation in infrastructure development, and the role of sustainable planning in urban environments.

Overall, the site visit strengthened collaboration between industry and academia, contributed meaningfully to SEGi University’s ESG and sustainability agenda, and provided strong evidence for MyRA documentation, accreditation requirements, and institutional impact reporting. Most importantly, it demonstrated how integrated, real world learning experiences can deliver measurable educational, environmental, and societal impact.