Tougher measures needed for plastic waste handling, says Perak Ruler


IPOH: Sterner measures are required to tackle plastic waste management in the country, says Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

The Perak Sultan said that the "user pays" principle imposed on businesses to reduce plastic usage has proven ineffective.

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