Used masks taking toll on environment


PETALING JAYA: Environmentalists have reiterated calls for the public to dispose of their single-use face masks properly to protect the environment.

Malaysia Nature Society president Prof Dr Ahmad Ismail said the public are generally aware that they have to dispose of their face masks properly.

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