The Selangor government plans to ban plastic bags from Friday to Sunday at all business premises next year. State Public Health and Environment Exco Jamaliah Jamaluddin stated that they are examining their authority to enforce this initiative.
Selangor to Ban Plastic Bags on Weekends Starting Next Year
The state has held workshops to tighten relevant laws and ensure proper enforcement. This initiative is part of Selangor’s ongoing efforts to reduce plastic usage, starting with the “No Plastic Bag Day” campaign in 2010. Consumers will be charged 20 sen for each plastic bag, with proceeds going to charity and environmental programs.
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