INTERACTIVE: New Act to curb food wastage on the menu


Currently, there are no specific regulations on food waste at households and commercial premises. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

PETALING JAYA: A new law is being cooked up to tackle food wastage in Malaysia, with the possibility of strict measures like penalties being introduced to curb the bad habit.

But currently, the proposed Act will focus on education and awareness to reduce food waste, says the Housing and Local Government Ministry.

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