Ministry preparing list to phase out problematic single-use plastics, says Nik Nazmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry is in the process of identifying and compiling a preliminary list of problematic, unnecessary, and avoidable single-use plastics to ensure their systematic and ongoing elimination. Its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said that this list would facilitate the targeted elimination (phasing out) and reduction (phasing down) of...

Malaysia uncovers at least 106 containers of e-waste in ports, vows stricter enforcement

KLANG: At least 106 containers filled with electronic waste (e-waste) have been found in Malaysia’s ports over the past three months with close to another 200 containers also suspected to contain the same, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said that the Customs Department had seized 301 containers suspected of...

Socks issue: Akmal’s hardline stance invites extreme behaviour, says Nik Nazmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh's hardline stance over the “Allah” socks issue has triggered extreme behaviour by others, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The PKR vice-president urged the Umno Youth chief to ease off on the controversial issue. "He continues to play on the issue of the socks with the word 'Allah' written on them as...