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Media Release: No Plastic in Nature Symposium to tackle plastic pollution in Sabah
© Octervia Dinin / WWF-Malaysia
25 November 2024, Kota Kinabalu: The Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH) Sabah in partnership with WWF-Malaysia, and with the support of Sabah CSO-SDG Alliance (SCSA), co-organised a symposium to address the critical issue of plastic pollution in Sabah and its impact on our environment.
Over the past seventy years, plastic production has surged dramatically with over 450 million tonnes produced worldwide. Plastic is ubiquitous and is used in numerous applications, such as construction, food packaging, and medical devices. The overproduction and consumption of single-use plastics have become a major environmental hazard globally. Research in Sabah has shown most plastic waste that enters the ocean is either directly discarded into it, flows from land via rivers, or is carried by ocean waves. Despite numerous research by academic institutions and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) among others, there remains a significant gap in compelling strategies or initiatives to combat this issue.
© Octervia Dinin / WWF-Malaysia
Prior to the symposium, a competition called “Sabah Plastic Pitch” was launched to encourage young Sabahans to identify and tackle plastic waste issues within their communities. The challenge aimed to understand how community members perceive plastic waste and their aspirations in solving the problem. At the symposium, Plastic Master, Lato Lato, and 3C were announced as the winners of the Sabah Plastic Pitch, recognising their innovative ideas for fostering a cleaner, greener future.
With a strong leadership and cooperation from all, initiatives can be expanded and leaned into teaching the younger generation to embrace minimal plastic usage. Such an initiative was the brainchild of a principal in SK Pekan Tamparuli, who instructed his students to bring their own bottle and use their own container, to reduce plastic usage during recess.
© Octervia Dinin / WWF-Malaysia
“Our government is steadfast in our commitment to preserving the environment for our future generation. We believe in the power of collaboration, and together with other stakeholders, we will work tirelessly to refine our laws and policies aimed at reducing the plastic leakage into our ecosystems,” said YB Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Joachim Gunsalam, Minister of Local Government and Housing Sabah.
© Octervia Dinin / WWF-Malaysia
Plastic pollution is a pervasive environmental crisis that endangers ecosystems, wildlife, and human health, calling for urgent national action and sustainable alternatives. Policymakers, academia, private sector, CSOs, and community members are collaborating to enhance laws and policies to promote effective waste management and halt plastic leakage into our environment.
Over the past seventy years, plastic production has surged dramatically with over 450 million tonnes produced worldwide. Plastic is ubiquitous and is used in numerous applications, such as construction, food packaging, and medical devices. The overproduction and consumption of single-use plastics have become a major environmental hazard globally. Research in Sabah has shown most plastic waste that enters the ocean is either directly discarded into it, flows from land via rivers, or is carried by ocean waves. Despite numerous research by academic institutions and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) among others, there remains a significant gap in compelling strategies or initiatives to combat this issue.
© Octervia Dinin / WWF-Malaysia
Prior to the symposium, a competition called “Sabah Plastic Pitch” was launched to encourage young Sabahans to identify and tackle plastic waste issues within their communities. The challenge aimed to understand how community members perceive plastic waste and their aspirations in solving the problem. At the symposium, Plastic Master, Lato Lato, and 3C were announced as the winners of the Sabah Plastic Pitch, recognising their innovative ideas for fostering a cleaner, greener future.
With a strong leadership and cooperation from all, initiatives can be expanded and leaned into teaching the younger generation to embrace minimal plastic usage. Such an initiative was the brainchild of a principal in SK Pekan Tamparuli, who instructed his students to bring their own bottle and use their own container, to reduce plastic usage during recess.
© Octervia Dinin / WWF-Malaysia
“Our government is steadfast in our commitment to preserving the environment for our future generation. We believe in the power of collaboration, and together with other stakeholders, we will work tirelessly to refine our laws and policies aimed at reducing the plastic leakage into our ecosystems,” said YB Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Joachim Gunsalam, Minister of Local Government and Housing Sabah.
© Octervia Dinin / WWF-Malaysia
Plastic pollution is a pervasive environmental crisis that endangers ecosystems, wildlife, and human health, calling for urgent national action and sustainable alternatives. Policymakers, academia, private sector, CSOs, and community members are collaborating to enhance laws and policies to promote effective waste management and halt plastic leakage into our environment.
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About Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH)
Local Government is considered the "Third Level of Government" in the federal structure of Malaysia. Local Government in Sabah was established under the Local Government Ordinance, 1961 (No. 11), which came into effect on January 1, 1962, under GN No. 134 dated November 15, 1961. After the 1963 State Legislative Council elections, the administration of Local Government was separated from the secretariat with the establishment of the Ministry of Local Government. In 1967, this Ministry was known as the Ministry of Local Government and Housing. The Ministry's main mission is to plan, coordinate, and monitor the service delivery system of Local Authorities, urban and regional development planning, control of public and private housing development, and protect the rights of buyers and indigenous people to ensure a more orderly and systematic approach for the welfare of the people.
For announcements and the latest news, you can visit the link:
https://mlgh.sabah.gov.my/index.php.
About WWF-Malaysia
World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) was established in 1972 and is part of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the international conservation organisation. Working to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and nature, WWF-Malaysia’s efforts to conserve nature focus on six major themes: forests, oceans, wildlife, food, climate and energy, as well as freshwater. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
Find our latest news here:
https://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/media_centre_and_updates/
About Sabah CSO-SDG Alliance (SCSA)
SCSA was launched during WWF-Malaysia’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in November 2022 as a loose network of civil society organisations (CSOs) focused on promoting sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Sabah. With 28 member organisations to date, WWF-Malaysia acts as the secretariat and is chaired by Zero Waste Sabah. SCSA aims to empower CSOs with a unified voice to achieve the SDGs, support their contributions, ensure Sabah's perspectives are represented in the 2030 Agenda, integrate SDG efforts into state decision-making, and facilitate networking and collaboration among members.
For updates on activities by SCSA:
Sabah CSO-SDG Alliance Facebook
About Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH)
Local Government is considered the "Third Level of Government" in the federal structure of Malaysia. Local Government in Sabah was established under the Local Government Ordinance, 1961 (No. 11), which came into effect on January 1, 1962, under GN No. 134 dated November 15, 1961. After the 1963 State Legislative Council elections, the administration of Local Government was separated from the secretariat with the establishment of the Ministry of Local Government. In 1967, this Ministry was known as the Ministry of Local Government and Housing. The Ministry's main mission is to plan, coordinate, and monitor the service delivery system of Local Authorities, urban and regional development planning, control of public and private housing development, and protect the rights of buyers and indigenous people to ensure a more orderly and systematic approach for the welfare of the people.
For announcements and the latest news, you can visit the link:
https://mlgh.sabah.gov.my/index.php.
About WWF-Malaysia
World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) was established in 1972 and is part of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the international conservation organisation. Working to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and nature, WWF-Malaysia’s efforts to conserve nature focus on six major themes: forests, oceans, wildlife, food, climate and energy, as well as freshwater. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
Find our latest news here:
https://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/media_centre_and_updates/
About Sabah CSO-SDG Alliance (SCSA)
SCSA was launched during WWF-Malaysia’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in November 2022 as a loose network of civil society organisations (CSOs) focused on promoting sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Sabah. With 28 member organisations to date, WWF-Malaysia acts as the secretariat and is chaired by Zero Waste Sabah. SCSA aims to empower CSOs with a unified voice to achieve the SDGs, support their contributions, ensure Sabah's perspectives are represented in the 2030 Agenda, integrate SDG efforts into state decision-making, and facilitate networking and collaboration among members.
For updates on activities by SCSA:
Sabah CSO-SDG Alliance Facebook