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No More Plastic Bags in Kedah Every Friday and Saturday, Starting April 2019

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One more Malaysian state is now joining the crusade against plastic! The Kedah government has declared that every Friday and Saturday will be No Plastic Bag days, starting April 1, 2019.

And no, this isn’t an April Fools’ joke despite that date.

Under the new regulations, retail outlets such as hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, fast food outlets, gas stations, chain stores and pharmacies will no longer be offering free plastic bags. Should customers need one, they will have to fork out the standard rate of RM0.20 per plastic bag, according to Kwong Wah.

Kedah To Enforce No Plastic Bag Rule Starting April 2019, Fridays And Saturdays - World Of Buzz 1

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The no plastic rule also extends to straws and polystyrene boxes, meaning F&B outlets like restaurants, hawker stalls and food courts will no longer provide them for free either (an exception will be made for the elderly and young children as there will be no charge for them).

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State executive councillor Ooi Tze Min, who is also the Chairman of the Environment Committee stated that the proceeds of plastic bag sales will be channelled to the respective state districts for charitable purposes.

Kedah To Enforce No Plastic Bag Rule Starting April 2019, Fridays And Saturdays - World Of Buzz

Source: kwong wah

He added that to ramp up their efforts, all state departments and official events will also be banning plastic bags, straws and polystyrene boxes.

We love this effort by the Kedah government, and hope more states will follow in their footsteps! If you’re a Kedah native or resident, let us know what you think in the comments! 

 

Also read: All States Must Charge for Plastic Bags Used in Supermarkets & Restaurants Starting 2019

Govt Wants State Council To Charge Supermarkets &Amp; Restaurants For Using Plastic Bags, Starting 2019 - World Of Buzz

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