Shoppers are required to pay 20 sen for every plastic bag used on Saturday.
PEOPLE in Perak are receptive to the idea of banning single-use plastic for the betterment of the environment.
Those interviewed by StarMetro, however, feel that the banning of plastic packaging, including straws, lids and cups should be done in stages over time rather than immediately.
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