“We are looking into whether we need specific legislation because there are gaps in the current framework. A lot of it relies on local governments, so while some states like Penang, Selangor, Johor and Kuala Lumpur are moving fast, others are not.“We need a national approach to deal with plastic pollution,” he told a press conference after officiating the 26th International Surveyors Congress at Berjaya Times Square Hotel here.
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“Discussions are ongoing. We are working closely with the ministry’s environment department, meeting with NGOs, academics, and consultants to learn from other countries and determine the best way forward,” he said.Nik Nazmi also said the ministry was in talks with the economy ministry to conduct a proper study on a national plastic policy.