2. INCINERO PYROLYSIS MACHINE

The Incinero-Pyrolysis Waste-to-Wealth System is an innovative waste-treatment technology developed by Universiti Malaya (UM) and supported under the UNDP Malaysia Island Waste Innovation Challenge, with ACT Malaysia involved as a project partner.

The system is designed to address the growing problem of plastic and solid waste on Malaysian islands, where transporting waste to the mainland is costly and logistically difficult. It combines incineration and pyrolysis processes, using oxyhydrogen/green hydrogen technology to support high-temperature treatment while recovering useful energy and reducing the volume of residual waste.

A key objective of the project is to demonstrate a practical and more sustainable alternative to conventional waste disposal, particularly for island communities. The system is designed for decentralised operation and can process mixed plastic waste while supporting resource recovery and lower dependence on landfill or repeated waste transportation.

The project supports the principles of a circular economy by converting waste into useful outputs while reducing environmental pollution. It also contributes to SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 13 – Climate Action.

3. PLASTIC BALE MACHINE

The Plastic Bale Machine is a practical waste-management solution designed to compress collected plastic waste into dense, manageable bales for easier storage, handling and transportation.

The machine is particularly useful for island and remote communities, where transporting loose plastic waste to recycling or treatment facilities can be costly and inefficient. By significantly reducing the volume of plastics, baling allows more material to be stored and transported in each load, helping to improve overall waste-management efficiency. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defines a baler as equipment used to compress recyclables, including plastics, into bundles to reduce their volume.

The baled plastics can subsequently be transported for recycling, material recovery or further treatment, including suitable thermal-processing technologies. Baling also helps improve site cleanliness and reduces scattered plastic waste that may otherwise enter the surrounding environment.

As part of an integrated waste-management approach, the Plastic Bale Machine supports resource recovery, recycling and circular-economy practices, while reducing transportation requirements and the environmental impact of plastic waste.

The initiative contributes particularly to SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 14 – Life Below Water.

4. QURANIC ARABIC: MUMTAZ TECHNIQUE

Developing and implementing a Quranic Arabic language teaching and learning methodology. This technique is adopted into the Arabic Language curriculum by the Department of Education, Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE), Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The Mumtaz Arabic Technique is an innovative learning approach designed to make Arabic easier, more engaging and more accessible, particularly for students and beginners who may find conventional Arabic learning difficult.

The technique focuses on simplifying the understanding of Arabic vocabulary, sentence structure and basic grammar through structured, easy-to-follow learning methods. Similar Mumtaz-based approaches have been developed to make subjects such as nahwu and saraf easier and more enjoyable for learners.

By strengthening Arabic language competency, the programme also helps learners develop a better foundation for understanding the Quran, Islamic studies and Arabic educational materials.

The initiative contributes primarily to SDG 4 – Quality Education, particularly through improving access to effective learning opportunities and strengthening literacy and language skills.

5. QUR'AN TRANSLATION PROJECT

The Quran Translation Project into the Maguindanaon Language is an Islamic education initiative aimed at making the meanings of the Holy Quran more accessible to Maguindanaon-speaking communities in Mindanao, Philippines.

The project involves the careful translation of the meanings of Quranic verses into the local language, with emphasis on accuracy, clarity and appropriate Islamic terminology. The translation process requires collaboration between qualified Islamic scholars, Arabic language specialists and native Maguindanaon speakers to ensure that the intended meanings are conveyed faithfully and understandably.

Providing Quranic meanings in the community’s own language can strengthen Quranic understanding, Islamic education and da‘wah, particularly among communities that may have limited access to Arabic or other major-language translations.

The project also contributes to the preservation and development of the Maguindanaon language, which continues to be used in educational and written resources in the Philippines. SIL Philippines maintains extensive linguistic and literacy resources for Maguindanaon, demonstrating its established use as a written community language.

Ultimately, the initiative seeks to help Maguindanaon Muslims develop a deeper understanding of the Quran and apply its guidance in their daily lives.

The project contributes primarily to SDG 4 – Quality Education by improving access to Quranic knowledge and learning in the Maguindanaon language, while also supporting SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities through greater linguistic and educational inclusion of local communities.

6. EDUCATION: EAGLE RESEARCH TECHNIQUE

The EAGLE Research Technique, developed by Prof. Dr. Rahinah Ibrahim, formerly of Universiti Putra Malaysia, is a structured framework that helps students organise research questions, objectives, theoretical frameworks and methodology systematically.

It is particularly useful for postgraduate students and early-stage researchers, helping them understand research design and strengthen their academic and critical-thinking skills.

In July 2026, ACT Malaysia collaborated with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to provide a free EAGLE course in Kuala Lumpur for five students from Palestine, Iraq and other developing countries studying in Malaysia.

Further EAGLE training programmes are being planned to extend these learning opportunities to more students and researchers.

SDG Alignment: SDG 4 – Quality Education

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