Articles

The fasting month of Ramadan is meant to be a period of reflection, spiritual realignment, and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of gratitude to God among Muslims. However, the prevalent practice of food waste during Ramadan contradicts the essence of sawm (fasting). Malaysians waste an average of 15,000 to 17,000 tonnes of food every day, a figure that escalates by 15% to 20% annually during festive periods like Ramadan. Ramadan, being a holy month, should prompt us to reassess our lifestyles, leaving behind detrimental habits while embracing new, positive ones. Regrettably, for many, it has evolved into a month characterized...

In the preceding article, we explored the distinction between 'food waste' and 'food loss', wherein the key difference between the two lies in when the problem occurs along the food’s journey from farm to consumer. Food loss happens earlier in the supply chain, before food reaches consumers, whereas food waste occurs at the final stage of the supply chain. Now, we embark on a deeper exploration of the realm of food waste by examining its various types which can be broken down to three as follows:  Avoidable food waste Non-avoidable food waste Partially avoidable food waste Let's delve into how...

In the realm of combating food waste, clarity is key. Yet, amidst the urgency to address this global issue, confusion often lurks within the terminology we employ. This confusion can make it hard for us to do a good job of stopping food waste. So, before we start, let's clear up what these words mean. This article will help you understand them better, so we can all work together to fight food waste effectively. Let's get started! "Food Loss" and "Food Waste" One of 17 United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) urges “sustainable consumption and production patterns” (SDG 12)....

With a population of around 34 million, Malaysia has experienced significant economic growth over the last five decades. In terms of food security, it ranks 41st out of 113 countries on the Global Food Security Index. Despite this relatively favourable ranking, the issue of food wastage has emerged as a significant concern within the country. According to the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report 2021, Malaysia tops Southeast Asia in annual food waste generation, with 91kg per capita. According to SWCorp last year, on an average day, there were 38,000 tonnes of waste , with 44 percent...