Penangites come prepared to avoid RM1 ‘plastic toll’


Recycling in practice: Shoppers bringing their own plastic bags at Gama Supermarket and Departmental Store in Jalan Gurdwara, Penang. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Penangites out shopping on New Year’s Day were ready for the hefty price of RM1 per plastic bag.

Almost every shopper spotted was armed with several reusable bags and did not need to pay the “plastic toll”.

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