Penang Island Mayor Dato' Rajendran announced that the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has been enforcing a ban on plastic straws since January last year. The enforcement will soon be strengthened, and food and beverage operators who repeatedly violate the ban will face license revocation without leniency.
On January 6, during the first regular meeting of MBPP in 2025, Rajendran told the media that first-time offenders previously faced only the confiscation of plastic straws and a fine of RM250. However, repeat offenders will no longer be shown leniency and will have their operating licenses revoked for continued violations.
He added that some food establishments have already started using biodegradable non-plastic straws as an alternative, which is allowed under the policy.
Rajendran further explained that the ban on plastic straws is due to their difficulty in decomposition, as the microplastics they produce cause significant environmental damage.
He noted that since last year, the city council has been actively promoting environmental awareness among operators during license renewals and inspections of food establishments. Stricter enforcement actions will soon be undertaken to ensure the implementation of the policy.
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