Plastic bag to cost RM1 in Penang


Don’t forget the bags: Retailers will not be providing plastic bags from Mondays to Wednesdays regardless of how much consumers are willing to pay.

GEORGE TOWN: If you try to get a plastic bag from the cashier while shopping starting from Jan 1 in Penang, the state will make you pay RM1 for it.

And you will only be able to get a plastic bag between Thursdays and Sundays.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Bin Zayed International withdraws from RM40bil Langkasuka project in Langkawi
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan expresses excitement to be back in Malaysia
Group frees 670 river terrapins
Two more airports achieve carbon certification
Malaysian teens wow Queen Camilla
Reforms are coming, vows Fahmi
Fahmi: Trips were funded by govt
Lingering concerns over trailers
Union nursing concern over shifts
Wee: Overwhelming burden on already stressed nurses

Others Also Read