Group: Control use of plastic bags


Johor urged to discuss with stakeholders on how much to charge for a bag to discourage consumers from even buying them when out shopping. — Filepic

JOHOR BARU: Johor should emulate other countries which have managed to control the use of plastic bags.

Green Earth Society Johor president P. Sivakumar said many developed nations had done this and that local businesses and consumers must support the move for zero plastic usage as it was a good initiative.

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