Recycling habit needs a boost


More to do: Malaysia currently produces 38,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, with the national recycling rate a mere 33.17% – still shy of the 40% target set for 2025.

Govt policies, public buy-in and strategic partnerships can lead the way

PETALING JAYA: While Malaysia aims to achieve a national recycling rate of 40% by 2025, the recycling performance of Malaysians is still low, standing at around 33.17% in 2022.

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