Budget 2023: Experts, activists urge for prioritising environmental protection

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KUALA LUMPUR: Experts and activists have called upon the government to prioritise environmental conservation and protection initiatives in the 2023 Budget, scheduled to be tabled this Friday (Oct 7).

According to Genesis Energies Asia Pacific Environmental Lead, Fairul Izmal Jamal Hisne, focusing on improving the environment was crucial as Malaysia has been adversely affected by climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, which the United Nations identified as a global crisis.

"That need to change, the budget should reflect that we are now addressing the root causes," he said to Bernama. "We can look at other countries that are on the road towards net zero carbon, which is way better than us right now. They are providing infrastructures so that renewable energy can happen and enable the public to buy green vehicles.

Echoing the same views, environmentalist Leela Panikkar said the government should explore avenues to include the community in the bid to build a sense of shared responsibility in protecting the environment.

 

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