09-06-2025
DBKK to ban polystyrene, plastic straws from Oct 1
Published on: Monday, June 09, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jun 09, 2025 Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. - Getty Images KOTA KINABALU: The City Hall's (DBKK) campaign to reduce the use of polystyrene and plastic straws will come into effect on Oct 1. The move was announced during an engagement session held at the Kota Kinabalu Community Hall on June 6, attended by 135 stakeholders including coffee shop associations, hawker groups, mall managers, and plastic producers.
Advertisement Chaired by DBKK Deputy Director-General (Operations) Robert Lipon, the session was also attended by representatives from the Local Government and Housing Ministry and Sabah Sirim. A briefing was delivered by DBKK's Solid Waste Management Department Director Leong Tze Fui, followed by an open discussion for participants to share feedback and suggestions. The campaign will officially be launched on June 29 in conjunction with the 'My City, My Responsibility' Environmental Awareness Campaign. From Oct 1, all licensed food and beverage (F&B) operators, retailers, caterers, hawkers, markets, and school canteens under DBKK will be prohibited from using polystyrene packaging or providing plastic straws. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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