Ramadan vendors swap polystyrene for recyclable containers


KUCHING: Traders at Ramadan bazaars under the jurisdiction of the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) are prohibited from using polystyrene containers, as the council seeks to protect the environment.

Customers are also encouraged to bring their own containers to reduce the use of plastic bags and wraps, said mayor Datuk Abdul Wahap Abang Julai.

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