MCO food wastage harms underprivileged communities


FOOD wastage during the movement control order (MCO) can harm vulnerable communities, says food security and sustainability specialist Dr Sarena Che Omar.

While there is definitely food wastage happening over the MCO period, it is difficult to ascertain the exact amount, says Sarena, who is a Senior Research Associate from Khazanah Research Institute (KRI).

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