Govt considering dedicated legislation to combat plastic pollution, says Nik Nazmi


KUALA LUMPUR: The government is mulling introducing dedicated legislation to address plastic disposal and pollution, which has been a major issue in Malaysia.

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad stated that the ministry was studying the need for specific legislation due to gaps in the current framework.

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