MALAYSIA

‘Localizing multi-stakeholder coordinated

actions for fighting plastic pollution’

The extend and impact of this anthropogenic problem

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WWF

WWF

37%

35%

34%

25%

24%

22%

22%

15%

15%

Global warming/climate change

Air pollution

Dealing with the amount of waste we generate

Water pollution

De-forestation

Depletion of natural resources

Future energy sources and supplies

Over-packaging of consumer goods

Overpopulation

Q. In your view, what are the three most important environmental issues facing [COUNTRY] today?

ENVIRONMENT:

Base: 19,519 online adults aged 16-74 across 27 countries February 22 – March 8 2019 (https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/ct/news/documents/2019-05/g_earth_day_2019.pdf)

Managing waste is one of the top three environmental issues that

should receive greatest attention from leaders

TOP 5 PLASTICS* CONSUMPTION COUNTRIES ASEAN

South East Asia accounts for almost 20% of global plastic

consumption and expected to continue growing

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1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Unit: Kilotons

CountryPlastics Consumption

per Capita (kg)

Indonesia 19.7

Thailand 66.4

Vietnam 41.3

Malaysia 75.4

Singapore 40.0

*Note: Plastics comprise thermoplastics such as PVC, PE (HD-PE, LD-PE, LLD-PE), PP, PS (GP + HI), ABS, SAN, PET Resin, PA (PA6 + PA66) as well as PC

Source: Plastic Intelligence Unit; EUROMAP; Secondary research; Ipsos Business Consulting Analysis

Based on findings from interviewing 3000+ Malaysians nationwide in October 2018 – June 2019

GOVERNMENT

70%

CONSUMER

69%

RETAIL OUTLET

55%

PRIVATE COMPANIES

48%

MALAYSIAN CONSUMER PERSPECTIVE

Assign more responsibly on Govt. and themselves

What we have done …. 8

so far

• Vision: Towards zero single-use plastics for a cleaner and healthier environment in Malaysia by 2030

• Roadmap approved by Cabinet Ministers on 10th

October 2018;

• Launched 17th October 2018 in conjunction with IGEM.

www.mestecc.gov.my/web/plastik

Malaysia’s Roadmap Towards Zero Single Use Plastic 2018-2030

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“Single-use plastics - Plastics that are commonly used for plastic packaging,

carry bags and include items intended to be used only once before they are

thrown away”

Tax Incentive – 2019 Budget

Pioneer Status incentive of 70% or investment allowance of 60% for five years to be granted to companies which produces environmentally-friendly plastics based on bio-resins and bio-polymers.

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Standards

• SIRIM ECO 001:2016• Biodegradable

• Compostable

• Oxo-degradable

• Photo-degradable

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• SIRIM ECO 001:2018• Biodegradable

• Compostable

R&D – grant incentive

3 RFP at max RM5mil

•bio resin

• EFP to biodegradable containers

• rapid test kit for biodegradable polymers.

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No SUP in Govt agencies

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https://tinyurl.com/malaysiaplasticpact

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CEPA

National Environment Day

ENFORCEMENT

The Star

Enforcement at the Ports……

Enforcement- We need Global Action

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Recent Basel Convention decision at COP14 – May 2019(inforce 2021)

A new International Treaty?

The Reality Check……19

Based on findings from interviewing 3000+ Malaysians nationwide in October 2018 – June 2019

MALAYSIAN PERCEPTION VS REALITY

Concerned, but not conscious of our actions

56% Of Malaysians say they are

Very much concerned

about the plastic issue.

So what do Malaysian's claim to do with plastic

waste at home?

42% Recycle the plastic waste

38%Do not separate their plastic

waste from normal rubbish

20% Burn/dispose of the plastic waste

inside or outside their home/property

Based on findings from interviewing 3000+ Malaysians nationwide in October 2018 – June 2019

MALAYSIAN POLICY INITATIVES

Are we ready to drop plastic ? Far from it

About two thirds (64%) are aware of the

government’s effort to ban the use of plastic

straws

Less than 1 in 5 (22%) name ‘no straw by

default’ would help reduce consumption

80%

are willing to recycle if recycle bins

are provided in the community

by govt.

56%

are willing to pay the pollution charge

and use plastic

RE-USEDefinitely

RECYCLEMay be

STOPNot likely

What more has to be done…. Non exhaustive 22

• A Climate Resilient Integrated Waste Management

• Circular Economy Road Map

• Extended Producer Responsibility

• Market Based Instruments

• Science and more science

• Potential of GT & IR4.0

• CEPA towards Behavioral Change

• Laws?

• A new International Treaty?

A New ‘Plastic’ Economy

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Photo by Ishan @seefromthesky