Why Malaysians need to reduce daily food waste


  • Living
  • Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023

Students who are part of 'Projek Pinggan Licin: Every Scrap Matters', to raise awareness among the public about food waste. — Photos: Projek Pinggan Licin

Even with escalating prices of goods, more than half of Malaysians waste food daily despite knowing that the act is wasteful and possessing good household skills – cooking included – according to a study by researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) last year.

The Food Waste Behaviour and Awareness of Malaysians report also found that more than 70% feel wasting food is irresponsible and a waste of money, natural resources and agricultural efforts, but less than 10% really understand the impact food waste has on the planet.

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