Monitoring of selected organochlorine and organophosphate

Malaysia is experiencing a continuous rapid change in land use associated with government development policies. Among the states in Malaysia, Selangor is the most rapidly developing and densely populated with 3.9 million inhabitants in the year 2000 (Department of Statistic Malaysia, 2001). Rapid changes in land use accompanied severe environmental degradation in various environmental compartments such as the forest, wetland and aquatic ecosystems. During the 1960s and 1970s the Malaysian economy was mainly driven by agricultural activities. But from the 1980s onwards, there has been a major economic transformation, particularly in the manufacturing sector, as the government has been aiming toward industrialization. During the period between 1981 and 1995, the land used for agriculture in the state of Selangor increased from 46% to 49% due to an increase in oil palm plantations.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Responsible Consumption and Production

Climate Action

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions