LETTER | It raises several other issues, such as the hypocrisy of developed countries and the need for multilateral cooperation.
| The Malaysian government should be commended for acting assertively against the illegal importation of plastic waste. Environment Minister Yeo Bee Yin was right in pointing out that Malaysia is not afor developed nations, and that locals who facilitate such activities are traitors against our national environment and health.
Malaysia is the top receiver of such plastic waste in Southeast Asia, where 754,000 metric tonnes were “imported” in the first seven months of 2018 alone. The Greenpeace report further illustrates the consequences of such actions. Local residents, such as those in Klang, suffered from pungent and toxic fumes daily, resulting in respiratory problems especially among children. In Kuala Langat, the seepage of polluted water from the illegal dumpsites has contaminated the local river.
In this age of globalisation, waste management has become internationalised. Various actors and processes are involved across the globe, and pollution can be exported and imported.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Minister's aide: AG wanted lawyer out, no objection during early stagesThis was conveyed through a letter dated May 23, says Zuraida's political secretary.
Read more »
Minister: AG represents ministry and Fire Dept, lawyer's role redundantZuraida is asked about a purported letter from a senior gov't official telling Syazlin to withdraw.
Read more »
Hindraf 2.0: Mitra another Sedic in the making?P Uthayakumar highlights the risk Mitra is facing in an open letter to the PM.
Read more »
What M'sia can learn from the Indonesian riotsLETTER | Malaysians shouldn't be looking at Indonesia as a foreign event.
Read more »
Mukhriz apologises to Johor sultan for not shaking hands | The Malaysian InsightHe sent a letter seeking forgiveness after a video of his action went viral.
Read more »
Do our graduates have sufficient language proficiency?LETTER | Our minister must ask why our students’ grasp of English so stubbornly poor.
Read more »
50 boxes of documents seized in army assets bribery probe | The Malaysian InsightMACC confiscates invoices, vendor lists, payment records, letter of purchase from Deftech office.
Read more »
Malaysians seeking construction jobs in Japan - beware Tokyo Olympics' dark sideLETTER | As the government seeks to send semi-skilled workers abroad, their rights must be safeguarded.
Read more »
Don't overlook GPs role in cancer careLETTER | Cancer management is a continuous public health challenge in Malaysia.
Read more »
Under Harapan, foreigners benefitting at the expense of M'siansLETTER | Federal government must not neglect or marginalise its own needy citizens.
Read more »
Cut the slack on Maszlee MalikLETTER | The requirement for the knowledge of Mandarin for employment is discriminatory.
Read more »