circular economy

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has launched the Circular Economy Policy Framework with the aim of reformulating fossil-fuel-based industrial models

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Nga Kor Ming said KPKT is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Malaysia is capable of becoming a biomass hub through the development of a circular economy in line with the country's status as the world's second largest exporter of palm oil.

The govt is focusing on accelerating the transition from the concept of solid waste management in a linear economy to a circular economy.

Mustapa said Malaysia had, in recent years, embarked on catalytic initiatives to advance the sustainable consumption and production approach.

It was estimated that Malaysia produced 168 million tonnes of biomass annually and these include paddy husks, timber, coconut oil and palm waste.

Malaysia has taken the priority to strike the balance between protecting lives and livelihoods in handling COVID-19 in the country.

Deteriorating water resources goes beyond food security, requiring implementation of circular economy.

Model ekonomi ini membolehkan perancangan dibuat terhadap pengurusan bahan buangan, dengan sumber yang dimiliki disimpan selama mungkin.