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  • October 23, 2018

Malaysia states to charge for plastic bags by 2021

17 October 2018 – The Malaysian federal government wants all states to begin imposing a pollution charge on plastic bags used in hypermarkets, chain stores and restaurants within three years from 2019, depending on the readiness of the state. Read the full article on the The Nation website.
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