When a report says that Malaysia today generates 27,000 tonnes of solid waste a day, various questions arise. How bad is this for tourism ?
Is it possible that the initial estimate of 30,000 tonnes a day of solid waste generated in the country has to be revised based on the report?
Secondly, are there enough garbage disposal sites in the country to meet the increase in generated solid waste?
Some people may say this matter has no significant impact on the country's economy and tourism. To them, only activities that spur economic and technological growth deserve attention in the effort to achieve developed status for Malaysia.
However, the fact remains that every industrial activity -- and domestic ones -- contribute to the generation of solid waste.
The Malaysian population is reported to have reached 28.3 million (based on the Population and Housing Census in 2010), where more solid waste will be generated.
But there are still many who believe that the management of solid waste disposal has got nothing to do with them. We as tourism players know that if the country is not kept clean tourists will shy away to other cleaner environment.
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