Recent Cornell University’s study had sparked heightened concerns on microplastics, with the study claiming that Malaysians ingest the most microplastics in the world through our seafood intake. MPA and MPMA had studied through the research and provided the industry’s views on microplastics here: https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2024/06/1065789/local-studies-may-provide-solution#google_vignette

More local studies to identify exact sources of microplastics in Malaysia are needed for the country to drive solutions to the issue, such as effective wastewater treatment system, which can remove 90% of microfibres, the most commonly found microplastics, from the environment.

The Source: NST