Let’s legislate to reduce food waste


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ACCORDING to recent studies, Malaysians waste approximately 16,688 tonnes of food daily, enough to feed thousands of people. This includes edible food discarded by households, restaurants, supermarkets and food manufacturers. Shockingly, nearly 60% of this waste is avoidable, meaning it consists of food that could have been consumed if managed properly.

Food waste is not just a moral issue; it is an environmental and economic crisis. Here’s why we need legislation to reduce food waste.

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