Negri to continue using plastic bags


Strong message: Rahim (centre) and fellow councillors (from left) Abdul Latiff Ismail, Ang Boon Heng, Abdul Aziz Tohak and Farizal Ismail making their stand against polystyrene during the press conference at the MBJB headquarters.

SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan has decided not to follow the “zero plastic bag” campaign so as not to burden the people.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Moha­mad Hasan said the state government, on the other hand, preferred to educate the public on recycling to protect the environment.

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