S’gor may impose up to RM1 for plastic bags


Jamaliah says the state’s single-­use plastic ban is expected to be finalised by year-end.

SELANGOR may soon impose a charge of up to RM1 for bags as the state government finalises its long-­awaited ban on single-use plastics.

State public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said Selangor was in the final stages of drafting legislation to ensure there would be legal authority to act against those who failed to comply.

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