No More Single-Use Plastic Bags At Parks, Petrol Stations & Retail Stores In Malaysia
Just bring your own reusable bag.
By Tamara Jayne — 18 Apr 2025, 03:04 PM
The use of single-use plastic bags is now officially banned at all national and state parks, petrol stations, and selected retail outlets across the country
This move supports the government's push to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainability, in line with Malaysia's Roadmap Towards Zero Single-Use Plastics 2018–2030.
According to Bernama, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad announced that the ban now applies to Forest Reserves, National and State Parks, Marine Parks, Geoheritage Sites, and other designated areas.
It also includes fixed business premises such as supermarkets, convenience stores (including those at petrol stations), fast food restaurants, chain outlets, and pharmacies
He noted that each state will implement the ban according to its own guidelines and timeline, but the overall goal remains the same — to reduce the country's dependence on single-use plastics and encourage more sustainable practices.
In addition to the plastic bag ban, the federal and state governments will also be working together to crack down on illegal e-waste processing operations
With a rise in unlicensed facilities linked to illegal imports, firm action will be taken to shut them down and enforce existing environmental laws.
Nik Nazmi highlighted that these decisions, which were made during a recent meeting with state environment representatives (MEXCOE), reflect a shared commitment to environmental protection.
He expressed optimism that the policies would not only improve Malaysia's ecosystem but also strengthen its global standing in tackling environmental issues.
"Measures such as reducing plastic use, avoiding wastefulness, and promoting sustainable waste management not only help protect the environment but also reflect our responsibility as a society that cares about the sustainability of our planet," he said, according to the report.
In October last year, 99 Speedmart, Mydin, and other retail chains stopped giving out single-use plastic bags:
