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Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis

Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis

Saudi Arabia and China, among the world's biggest plastics producers, insisted that GEF's traditional donor nations also pay for plastics.
Sat May 04 2024
Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change

Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change

The extent of plastic pollution continues to grow with microplastics now found in more than half of human organs.
Sun Jun 11 2023
We ingest plastics every minute of the day

We ingest plastics every minute of the day

There is no escape from them as they are in the air we breathe and in the everyday products we use.
Sat Jun 03 2023
Malaysia says no to single-use plastic

Malaysia says no to single-use plastic

Malaysia wants to get rid of single-use plastic by 2030. Bioplastics may help it get there.
Fri Jun 02 2023
Plastic containers can contaminate food with PFAS within a week

Plastic containers can contaminate food with PFAS within a week

PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals," are present in some clothing, cosmetics and food packaging.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study

Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study

Exposure to pollution, plastics, smoking, drugs, prescribed medication, including poor diet lifestyle, suggested to be contributory factors.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Plastic waste in the Pacific's trash island could mostly come from a handful of nations

Plastic waste in the Pacific's trash island could mostly come from a handful of nations

Among the waste that makes up this island of garbage, a large part comes from floating materials resulting from fishing-related activities.
Fri Sep 16 2022
India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste

India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste

The country generates around four million tonnes of plastic waste per year, about a third of which is not recycled and ends up in waterways.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Jordan's plastic trash turned into art with a message

Jordan's plastic trash turned into art with a message

A bottle littered in a valley will take up to 450 years to decompose, Jordan-based artist Maria Nissan said.
Sun Jun 12 2022
US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032

US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032

Government departments have to develop plans to switch over to alternatives, such as biodegradable and compostable materials.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Global plastic waste on track to triple by 2060

Global plastic waste on track to triple by 2060

A world severely blighted by plastic pollution is on track to see the use of plastics nearly triple in less than four decades, study shows.
Sun Jun 05 2022
PM urges all to make sustainable practices a way of life

PM urges all to make sustainable practices a way of life

Ismail Sabri said good practices like avoiding single-use plastics and saving on energy resources should be inculcated as a way of life.
Fri Apr 22 2022
CAP: New laws needed to better manage plastics

CAP: New laws needed to better manage plastics

Mohideen said Malaysia is one of the main destinations for plastic waste exporters.
Thu Jan 13 2022
United States is world's biggest plastic polluter, report finds

United States is world's biggest plastic polluter, report finds

On average, every American generates 130 kilograms of plastic waste per year, with Britain next on the list at 99 kilos per per year.
Fri Dec 03 2021
The New York 'canners' recycling discarded bottles to survive

The New York 'canners' recycling discarded bottles to survive

The canners are a key part of that effort but they are unofficial workers, lacking the benefits and health insurance.
Sun Oct 31 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo

What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo

Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid

Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid

Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration

Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration

Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM

Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM

Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024