No single-use plastics allowed in Perak’s residential religious schools


Royal welcome: Sultan Nazrin inspecting the guard of honour in conjunction with the opening of the second session of the 15th Perak state assembly. — Bernama

IPOH: Fully residential religious schools in Perak have been directed not to allow students to use plastic bottles or packaging for their drinks and food.

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah said it is an effort initiated by the Perak Islamic Affairs and Malay Customs Council (MAIPK) and the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPK) to minimise the use of single-use plastics.

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