The National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM) participated in the Microplastics Awareness Day (MAD) 2026 celebration held at IMU University, Kuala Lumpur. NAHRIM delegation is led by the Director of Water Quality Laboratory, Gs. Khairul Anam bin Musa @ Mahmud, P.Geol., representing the Director General of NAHRIM. Organised by Leave a Nest Malaysia in collaboration with IMU University, the programme carried the theme “Our Water, Our Health, Microplastic”, highlighting the important relationship between microplastic pollution, water sustainability and human health.
The programme featured a keynote address by the Director General of NAHRIM, Ir. Ts. Gs. Dr. Safari bin Hj. Mat Desa, entitled “From Scientific Evidence to Strategic Action: Addressing Microplastics for a Sustainable Water Future”, which was delivered by ChM Nor Salmi binti Abdullah. The keynote highlighted the importance of translating scientific evidence into strategic actions to address microplastic pollution and safeguard water resources for future generations.
NAHRIM also participated in the exhibition held in conjunction with the celebration, showcasing information related to microplastics and emerging contaminants. The exhibition served as a platform to share knowledge, research findings and NAHRIM’s expertise in addressing microplastic pollution and emerging contaminants, particularly in water resources.
Microplastics are increasingly recognised as environmental pollutants due to their potential impacts on aquatic ecosystems, water quality and human health. As the national water research institute, NAHRIM remains committed to strengthening research and monitoring efforts on microplastics and emerging contaminants, supporting science-based actions towards sustainable water resource management and the protection of a safe and healthy aquatic environment.
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