BATU GAJAH: A new policy on banning plastic bags and polystyrene containers is being drawn up, says Sandrea Ng.
The Perak local government committee chairman said the matter has been brought up to the state executive council meeting.
Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad had recently said the government aimed to ban the use of plastic bags in retail across all business sectors nationwide by 2025. "While it is a good policy, it must come with a good alternative in order for it to be accepted by the community, including traders.
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