About PERKESA

One association. A stronger Malaysian recycling industry.

Founded in 2020, PERKESA exists to unite and uplift Malaysia’s recycling industry through responsible practices, constructive collaboration and a shared national voice.

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Dato' Kumar Aamaan, President of PERKESA, during an international industry engagement in London

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Dato' Kumar AamaanPresident, PERKESA

Message from the President

One responsible industry. One trusted national voice.

PERKESA was established to bring Malaysia’s recycling community together around higher standards, constructive government engagement and responsible growth. Our ambition is to build an association that members can rely on and partners can engage with confidence.

By sharing knowledge, strengthening professional practice and connecting Malaysia with responsible global markets, we can create lasting value for industry, society and the environment.

President · Malaysian Recycling Empowerment Association

Direction

A clear mandate for national progress.

PERKESA’s direction combines industry representation, responsible business growth and environmental stewardship.

01 — Vision

A coordinated, credible and globally connected Malaysian recycling industry.

Supporting a circular, competitive and sustainable economy where recovered materials remain in productive use.

02 — Mission

To unite, represent and strengthen Malaysia’s responsible recycling ecosystem.

Through policy engagement, professional development, credible partnerships, industry intelligence and responsible international collaboration.

Institutional principles

Integrity & accountable governance

Unity across the recycling value chain

Safety, compliance & responsible trade

Evidence-led collaboration

Long-term environmental value

Governance & organisation

An accountable structure built to serve members.

The organisational structure identifies leadership, operational and engagement responsibilities. Names and portraits will be updated according to PERKESA’s approved committee structure.

Executive leadership

President / CEO & Managing Director

Dato' Kumar Aamaan

Finance & governance

Chief Financial Officer

Previnaash Kumar

Operations & executive management

COO & Managing Director

Datin Gowry Arunasalam

Operations

Head of Internal Affairs

Secretariat, members, finance, policy and programmes

Engagement

Head of External Affairs

Government, international, corporate and media relations

Internal team · 5 functions

01Secretariat

02Finance &
administration

03Membership services

04Policy & compliance

05Programmes & training

External team · 3 functions

01Government relations

02International partnerships

03Corporate & media affairs

Institutional governance

Constitution, committee terms and formal reporting lines

The published structure is supported by approved role descriptions, terms of office, election or appointment processes and governance documents.

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What PERKESA can help facilitate

Practical support, moving in one clear direction.

PERKESA coordinates industry participation and institutional dialogue within clear professional boundaries.

Industry consultation & representation

Gather and organise member evidence for constructive industry dialogue.

Regulatory briefings

Create accessible briefings based on current official sources and clearly identified limitations.

Responsible industry introductions

Facilitate relevant first conversations while every party completes its own due diligence.

Trade missions & delegations

Define objectives, verify participation and document the outcomes of institutional programmes.

Training & standards programmes

Coordinate learning opportunities that support safer, more professional industry practice.

Recycling-sector intelligence

Organise approved market, policy and industry information for practical member use.

Circular supply-chain collaboration

Bring relevant stakeholders together around clearly defined material-recovery challenges.

Government & institutional engagement

Support documented dialogue without implying public authority, endorsement or regulatory power.

Industry consultation & representation

Gather and organise member evidence for constructive industry dialogue.

Regulatory briefings

Create accessible briefings based on current official sources and clearly identified limitations.

Responsible industry introductions

Facilitate relevant first conversations while every party completes its own due diligence.

Trade missions & delegations

Define objectives, verify participation and document the outcomes of institutional programmes.

Training & standards programmes

Coordinate learning opportunities that support safer, more professional industry practice.

Recycling-sector intelligence

Organise approved market, policy and industry information for practical member use.

Circular supply-chain collaboration

Bring relevant stakeholders together around clearly defined material-recovery challenges.

Government & institutional engagement

Support documented dialogue without implying public authority, endorsement or regulatory power.

Clear boundary: PERKESA does not provide legal advice, regulatory approval, certification, public endorsement or commercial brokerage.

Document control

Current website governance documents

Privacy NoticeWebsite version · July 2026 Website TermsWebsite version · July 2026 Membership Application TermsWebsite version · July 2026 Data Retention PolicyWebsite version · July 2026 Publishing PermissionsWebsite version · July 2026 Gallery & Media ConsentWebsite version · July 2026

Complaints and accountability route

Raise a concern with the PERKESA Secretariat.

Provide the relevant person, activity, date, supporting record and preferred contact method. Sensitive information should not be sent through public social media.

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