Stakeholders to meet to tackle marine litter in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park area
A multi-stakeholder meeting will be held on Jan 27 to tackle marine litter near parks here.
Marine Research Foundation (MRF) programme lead for plastics, Chris Chai, said there is persistent marine litter in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP) area due to tourism, fishing and possible river run-off.
"To address the issue more holistically, MRF will co-host a stakeholder meeting with Sabah Parks on Jan 27 to discuss long-term waste management solutions for the area.
"The discussion will involve park authorities, tourism operators, restaurant owners, recycling centres and marine conservation groups.
"We want to address the problem at its root. Each stakeholder faces different challenges and this platform will allow us to explore strategic solutions and collaborations," Chai said after an hour-long skimmer boat ride here.