The role of circular economy in achieving green growth

Going green: Budget 2023 can include recycling programmes and zero waste initiatives to encourage people to recycle plastic in exchange for rebates to purchase basic necessities.

AT the Paris Agreement in 2015, Malaysia pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity of gross domestic product (GDP) by 45% in 2030.

The government then once again reiterated its stance in advancing green aspirations by setting an ambition to become a carbon-neutral nation by 2050 as laid out in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).