Perak govt planning ban on plastic bags, polystyrene containers, says state exco chairman


Ng (second from left) said a new policy on banning plastic bags and polystyrene containers is being drawn up by the Perak government.

BATU GAJAH: A new policy on banning plastic bags and polystyrene containers is being drawn up, says Sandrea Ng.

The Perak local government committee chairman said the matter has been brought up to the state executive council meeting.

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