@article{scholars19439, pages = {119--144}, journal = {Lecture Notes in Energy}, title = {Plastic Waste Issue in Malaysia: Where Are We?}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.1007/978-981-19-6688-0{$_8$}}, note = {cited By 0}, volume = {92}, author = {Sulaiman, S. A. and Ahmad, R. K.}, abstract = {One of Asia{\^a}??s emerging environmental issues is the poorly organized disposal of plastic waste, the majority of which ends up downstream in the ocean. Malaysia{\^a}??s increased production of single-use plastics, as well as the uncontrolled release of plastic debris into terrestrial and marine habitats, are contributing to widespread plastic pollution, posing significant environmental and health risks. {\^A}{\copyright} 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.}, keywords = {Marine pollution; Waste disposal, Down-stream; Environmental and health risks; Environmental issues; Malaysia; Plastic debris; Plastic pollutions; Plastics waste; Single use, Health risks}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85142683103&doi=10.1007\%2f978-981-19-6688-0\%5f8&partnerID=40&md5=b6f39c50d3bf2ed1274c42d046ff4d1e} }