Tough for Malaysia to meet zero single-use plastic target by 2030 – expert

In Malaysia, festivals often witness a sharp rise in the generation of domestic waste.

With interstate travel and open houses allowed during this year’s Aidilfitri celebrations – after a hiatus of two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic – solid waste operators and activists are understandably worried about the growing pile of household waste, particularly plastic waste.

Their fears are not baseless as Malaysia ranks second in Asia for annual per capita plastic use...