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Are plastic bags illegal in Malaysia?

Partly. Plastic bags are restricted in Malaysia. A 2025 national ban decision is being applied state by state.

MEXCOE No. 1/2025: single-use plastic bags prohibited at supermarkets, convenience stores, petrol stations, fast-food and chain outlets, pharmacies and parks, applied state by state (The Sun / Malay Mail, Apr 2025); Perak only from 1 Mar 2026. Not confirmed in force nationwide, so amber.

Source: MEXCOE 1/2025; The Sun

• Malaysia is one of 59 countries where plastic bags are banned, and 26 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 3.
• In Asia: banned in 8 of 46 countries.

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