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Wong, Hua Siong and Abdull Manaf, Azwina Wati and Chung, Kwok Whee (2024) Comprehensive Legislation Developing and Policy Framework for Effective Food Waste Management in Malaysia. Journal of Advanced Research Design, 117 (1). pp. 1-10. ISSN 2289-7984

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Abstract

The problem of food wastage is a major international issue and in Malaysia itself, a total amount of 3,000 tonnes of edible food that is still good tobeconsumedisbeen dumped in landfills every day. The problem is that currently Malaysia has no laws to address food wastage. It has been over one year since the press statement and there is yet no law being formulated. The research objectives are to identify and resolve the factors leading to food wastage; and toformulate a legal framework by way of requirementsand guidelines for a draft law to combat food wastage. The research adopteda qualitative methodology by studying and comparing similar laws and strategies adopted globally, measures adopted by businesses and social organizations that could be adopted successfully in Malaysia. This research has contributed towards changing lifestyle patterns in relation to food buying, consumptionand wastage. Through publications from this research,knowledge were shared on efficient food management methods and social responsibilities. Towards this end,a model law has been proposed with guidelines to the publicand businesses involved in the food industry to participate in a novel excess food distribution programme as part of their corporate social responsibility. This research is therefore timely and in line with the national strategy, impacting a critical social need.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Food waste management; excess food distribution; food wastage; Malaysia law
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General) > K85-89 Legal research
Divisions:	Faculty of Law (FOL)
Depositing User:	Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad
Date Deposited:	03 Jan 2025 03:09
Last Modified:	03 Jan 2025 03:09
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/13272

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