KOTA KINABALU, NOV 25 – Plastic pollution in Sabah is becoming more and more worrying and has a negative impact on the state’s image as a world-class tourism destination, said Deputy Chief Minister II, Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.
He said concerted efforts including strengthening and improving related laws and policies should be done to deal with the problem effectively.
“Plastic pollution threatens the environment and affects every aspect of life including ecosystem health and community well-being.
“The concern over the increase in plastic pollution is not only a global issue but also has a serious impact on the state of Sabah,” he said when opening the Symposium. No Plastic in Nature today.
Joachim who is also the state Minister of Local Government and Housing said many areas in Sabah including Mount Kinabalu which used to be clean are now polluted with waste.
“In the ocean, plastic floats and covers coral reefs while our beaches and islands are filled with plastic,” he said.
He said the solution to plastic pollution requires the cooperation of all parties. – Named
