A new UN Environment Programme report reveals that Malaysia wastes 81kg of food per person annually, ranking it fourth in Southeast Asia for food waste. The report highlights that food waste is a significant issue across the region, affecting both wealthy and lower-income countries.
has been ranked fourth in Southeast Asia for per capita food wastage, with an average of 81kg of food discarded per person each year, according to the 2024 Food Waste Index Report by the United Nations Environment Programme .on social media, highlights that Laos leads the region in food waste at 89kg per person annually, followed by Thailand and Cambodia .Malaysia’s food wastage exceeds that of Myanmar , Brunei , Vietnam , Singapore , Indonesia , and the Philippines .
“While the specific figures for each country are not provided, the ranking indicates that food waste is a pressing issue across the region. “In contrast, nations with lower economic development, such as Timor-Leste and Cambodia, might have different patterns of food waste, often linked to food security challenges,” the caption of the post read.
Buffet-style dining and large banquet meals are also major contributors to excessive food disposal in the country, as uneaten portions often go to waste.
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