SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — The state government plans to enforce a ban on the use of plastic bags from Friday to Sunday at any business premises in the state next year.
State executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin said they are examining the sources of power to do so, to enforce the initiative to reduce the use of plastic bags.
“Actually, we held a workshop to strengthen or tighten the relevant laws in addition to enforcement actions on the matter.
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State executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin responds to queries during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting at the State Secretariat Building, Shah Alam, on November 22, 2024. — Picture by MOHD KHAIRUL HELMY MOHD DIN/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
“At this time, it is also important for us to know what sources of authorities can be used under the state government’s jurisdiction so that when this initiative is announced, it can be implemented in line with enforcement actions,” she said during the State Legislative Assembly session today.
Jamaliah was responding to Meru state assemblyman Mariam Abdul Rashid's supplementary question on the state government’s plans to continue to intensify the zero plastic and polystyrene campaign in Selangor.
Selangor began implementing the “No Plastic Bag Day” campaign in 2010, with the support of most supermarkets, mini markets, and business premises, every Saturday.
Consumers will be charged 20 sen for each plastic bag and the money will be channelled to charities or consumerism and environmental conservation programmes.
— Bernama
