Kuala Lumpur, April 20 -- Experts have warned that Malaysia is facing a growing microplastic crisis, largely driven by weak waste management and insufficient recycling practices among the public.
Professor Aileen Tan, a marine scientist at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), said the issue is no longer a distant risk but an ongoing environmental crisis that directly affects marine ecosystems and human diets.
Microplastics originating from domestic waste and wastewater are increasingly entering the food chain, posing serious threats to seafood safety and the livelihoods of coastal communities.
According to data from Malaysia's Department of Fisheries, Malaysians may ingest up to 2,016 microplastic particles each year through fish cons...