Strong leadership needed to secure circular economy 


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MALAYSIA’S ambition to transition to a circular economy – the reuse, recycling, upcycling and repurposing of materials to minimise environmental pollution, conserve natural resources, and generate economic value – has been enshrined in national plans for over two decades, from the Eighth Malaysia Plan to the current 12th Malaysia Plan.

However, success remains limited due to various challenges, including regulatory gaps, lack of awareness, economic constraints and even public scepticism.

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