Rising popularity of rice straws


Beverage stall owner Soon Bee Kee showing the various sizes and colours of rice straws that she now offers at her stall in the food court on Penang Hill. — Photos: K.T. GOH/The Star

BIODEGRADABLE rice straws are gaining popularity among diners at the food court in Penang Hill which has introduced the initiative to promote the reduction of plastic straws.

Engineers Sem Lian Quan, 34, and Tiffany Lee, 28, who were seen enjoying drinks at the food court recently, said they were happy using the rice straws.

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