‘Small’ nation, big plastic problem

Cutting-edge cleaner: (From right) Ambassador of Switzerland to Malaysia Chantal Moser, Klang Mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain, Nik Nazmi and (left) Marine Research Foundation executive director Dr Nicholas J. Pilcher taking a closer look at the Mobula 8 vessel’s water debris cleaning features. — CHAN TAK KONG/The Star

KLANG: With each person indiscriminately disposing 2.4kg of plastic trash annually, Malaysia has unwittingly earned infamy by being among the worst countries at managing its plastic waste.

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said Malaysia was among the top five nations worldwide found to have mismanaged plastic waste.