Last straw for Malaysians


Some eateries are believed to be washing the drinking straws for re-use to cut costs.

THIS is an open letter to all my fellow Malaysians and operators of food outlets in the country.

Our planet is dying – even our children are aware of this reality – yet we are doing very little to help save it. Our air is polluted and our environment, food and water sources are being destroyed.

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