Miri Caring Society Calls for Clean-Up of Marina Beach Plastic Waste

(Miri, 17th) The Miri City Caring Society (MCCS) is calling on Miri citizens, relevant units, and all stakeholders to participate in cleaning up Marina Beach, which is currently covered with a large amount of plastic bottles, polluting an area stretching up to 1 kilometer and urgently needs attention.

The garbage problem at Marina Beach and other coastal areas has become a serious environmental pollution issue, not only affecting aesthetics but also posing a threat to the ecological environment. Last Saturday, the Miri City Caring Society organized a beach clean-up event where 10 volunteers manually collected 50 bags of plastic waste, weighing approximately 500 kilograms, in just one hour.

The association's chairman, Karambir Singh, stated that this clean-up effort is only a small step towards protecting the coastal environment, but it is hoped to raise awareness about environmental protection among all sectors of society.

He thanked all the volunteers involved in the clean-up activity and emphasized that the issue cannot be completely solved by the efforts of a few; it requires the environmental awareness and conscious actions of all citizens.

Karambir Singh urged citizens to avoid littering, especially refraining from disposing of waste into drains, rivers, or the sea to prevent microplastics from entering the food chain and endangering health.

“We are fortunate to have beautiful beaches, especially the Miri Central Park and its beach, as part of the CSR project by Pantai Bayu Indah Sdn Bhd. We hope individuals, NGOs, and businesses actively launch beach clean-ups and other environmental activities to jointly maintain Miri's environment.”

Furthermore, he also called on the government agencies to take more sustainable actions to ensure Miri complies with the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030).

“Solving environmental pollution requires joint efforts from individuals, the community, and the government. Let's work together to protect the beautiful natural environment for future generations.”

Since its establishment in 2009, the Miri Caring Association has been committed to promoting social and environmental improvements in Miri, including assisting orphans, the homeless, and low-income groups, while actively promoting environmental awareness and community participation. The association strives to create a cleaner, greener, more sustainable Miri City through various activities.