马来西亚槟城9月起落实“无塑料袋”政策

Core Points - From September 1, Penang, a well-known tourist city in Malaysia, will implement a "Daily No Plastic Bag" policy [1] - This policy prohibits the use of plastic bags in supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, and pharmacies, even if customers are willing to pay [1] - Only traditional markets and open dining centers are temporarily allowed to continue using plastic bags, but they are required to gradually reduce their usage [1] Summary by Sections - Policy Implementation - The "No Plastic Bag" policy will take effect on September 1, 2023, in Penang [1] - Consumers and tourists will not receive plastic bags at various retail and dining establishments [1] - Historical Context - Penang began promoting plastic reduction measures in 2009, becoming the first state in Malaysia to charge for plastic bags [1] - The state has progressively increased the fees for plastic bags and restricted their usage over the years [1] - Preparation for Policy - Since February 2023, Penang has encouraged the cessation of plastic bag usage and distributed free eco-friendly bags to foster a habit of bringing shopping bags [1]