MPMA CHAMPIONS RESPONSIBLE PLASTICS USE AND WASTE MANAGEMENT IN RESPONSE TO SELANGOR'S EXPANDED PLASTIC BAG BAN

PETALING JAYA, Selangor, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) welcomes the Selangor state government’s decision to expand the plastic bag ban as a crucial step towards promoting more sustainable consumer practices.

MPMA President, Mr CC Cheah, expressed his support for the move, saying, "The expansion of the plastic bag ban encourages consumers to adopt using reusable alternatives as carrier bags. On days which the ban is not implemented, we support the continuation of the 20-cent levy as it serves as a practical tool to support this shift in consumer behaviour and provides flexibility for those who may still require plastic carrier bags.”