PUTRAJAYA, April 18 — The use of single-use plastic bags in forest reserves, national/state parks, marine parks, geoheritage sites, geosites and certain business premises nationwide is now prohibited as a proactive measure to reduce plastic pollution in the country.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, July 21 — Selangor is considering introducing a two-day ban each week on single-use plastic bags to cut down usage. Executive councillor for environment Hee Loy Sian said alternatively, the state may also consider increasing the plastic bag charges,...

BATU GAJAH, May 13 — The Perak state government is looking into implementing a ban on the use of plastic bags and polystyrene at the local government level.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar KAJANG, Jan 6 — The Selangor government is still gathering feedback and information on the use of plastic bags at business premises from consumers and other relevant parties. State executive councillor for environment Hee Loy Sian said that changes to the policy of...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Dec 6 — The Selangor government has not ruled out the possibility of revising the policy on the use of plastic bags next year, says state executive councillor for environment Hee Loy Sian. He said the proposal was made due to the high level of plastic bag usage...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, May 21 — The state government has proposed fully abolishing the use of plastic bags in all business premises in Selangor by 2025, according to state executive councillor for the environment Hee Loy Sian. However, he said the initiative will depend on whether there...

by Norrasyidah Arshad KLANG, Sept 27 — The 20 cent charge rate for plastic bags in Selangor may be increased if the plastic-free campaign that has been in effect for several years fails to achieve its objective, said Environmental state executive councilor Hee Loy Sian. He said he would...

By Sheeda Fathil KELANA JAYA, May 4 — A total of 5,000 eco-friendly food containers made using sugarcane fibre and starch cutleries were distributed to the visitors of the Kelana Jaya LRT station Ramadan bazaar, yesterday. State executive councillor for environment Hee Loy Sian said the...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, April 26 — A survey will be conducted by the Selangor government to study the use of reusable shopping bags by consumers when out shopping at the markets, grocery stores and shops. State executive councillor for consumer affairs Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni said that...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, April 6 — The Selangor government will further strengthen its awareness campaign on the harm of using plastic bags through talks and discourse programmes. State executive for consumer affairs Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni said there is also a plan to conduct a...

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, March 18 — A total of RM6.4 million, which has been collected from the 20 sen per plastic bag charge, will be used to spearhead more awareness programmes. State executive councillor for environment Hee Loy Sian said the revenue from the collection will also be...

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, March 10 — A study by the Merdeka Centre in Selangor in December last year showed that the people’s awareness towards the ‘No Plastic Bag’ campaign was high. Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the level of awareness that reached 88 per cent...

By Zareef Muzammil KAJANG, Sept 22 — The Selangor state government has collected RM1.1 million in charges through the 20-sen-per-bag initiative within the first six months of this year. State Environment, Green Technology, Science, Technology and Innovation and Consumer Affairs Committee...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, July 5 — The public is advised to bring their own food containers when buying goods from the morning and night markets. State executive councillor Hee Loy Sian said this is to reduce single-plastic use that contributes to the environmental and health impacts of...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, July 3 — The Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) had proposed for the 20sen per plastic bag charge programme to be made a mandatory condition for the new application or renewal of business licenses next year. Its Corporate Department director Mohamad Zin Masoad had...

by Nadiah Zamlus SHAH ALAM, March 3 — There had not been any objection by shop owners on the collection of plastic bag charge imposed by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), said its mayor. Datuk Mohd Sayuthi Bakar said as of now, up to 40 large-scale businesses have registered under MPSJ...

[caption id="attachment_206520" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Picture by ANDREW TEOH / UNSPLASH[/caption] By Norhayati Umor PETALING JAYA, Feb 11 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has issued a total of 38,058 notices on the 20 sen charge per plastic bag since December last year, as...