Asbestos ban to be carried out in stages, Dewan Rakyat told


KUALA LUMPUR: A phase-down approach is being considered to stop the use of chrysotile or white asbestos, says the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry.

Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said this gradual cessation of asbestos use is being discussed and studied by the Hazardous Chemicals Management task force.

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