The AEON Credit Nationwide Annual Coastal Clean-up Programme recently concluded at Tanjung Balau, Johor. This event saw 100 volunteers from the Southern Regional Office, KEJORA and Universiti Teknologi MARA students, representing Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa, come together to remove 0.64 tonnes of waste from a 1.2 km stretch of coastline.

Since 26th September 2024, clean-ups at Pulau Tioman, Pantai Bersih and Pantai Kampung Santubong have collectively removed 2.41 tonnes of waste, including 0.5 tonnes of recyclables where it is mostly of plastic waste.

Plastic waste poses a severe threat to our coastal ecosystems. It harms marine life, disrupts habitats, and can take hundreds of years to decompose. Our clean-up efforts not only remove this harmful waste but also raise awareness about the importance of reducing plastic use and promoting recycling especially to the university students.

A heartfelt thank you to SRO volunteers including those from ERO, NRO and EMRO for your effort to support this programme. Your efforts are crucial to AEON Credit’s 3-year Sustainability Roadmap, ensuring our coastal areas remain clean and beautiful.

Together, we are making a difference!