INC-5.2 an opportunity for Malaysia to lead Asean in global plastics treaty talks, say parliamentarians

Published on July 30, 2025

Malaysian MPs welcomed a memorandum signed by over a hundred civil society organisations urging the government to lead Asean negotiations on a binding treaty to curb plastic production, eliminate toxic chemicals, and manage plastic waste.

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