Rep: Use own containers, not plastic bags, when grocery shopping

Dr Ko (centre) showing the container and reusable bag he brought along when shopping at the Ipoh Central Market.

THE people have been urged to bring their own containers when buying meat at wet markets, to reduce the usage of plastic bags.

During a visit to the Ipoh Central Market, Kepayang assemblyman Dr Ko Chung Sen found that many people were still using plastic bags to pack meat.