‘Plastic bags dearer but not better’

Faiz with his wife Ain Athirah Shaharudin, 26, showing the plastic bags that they have to pay a total RM2 while shopping at a mall in Penang. — Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

SHOPPERS in Penang are disappointed with the low quality of plastic bags given out at supermarkets despite them forking out RM1 per bag.

Freelance writer E.M. Tan said the quality of the plastic bags had gone down and it was hypocritical for the state to ask supermarkets to impose a RM1 charge for the bags but allow food and beverage outlets to offer takeaway in plastic bags.