Are plastic bags banned in Malaysia?
Partial measures
Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.
Malaysia is one of 22 countries classified “Partial measures” for single-use plastic bags — 13% of the 171 with data.
Source
- Last checked
- 15 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.
Nearby countries
- Brunei
- Partial measures Plastic-bag measures are voluntary rather than mandatory.
- Indonesia
- Partial measures Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.
- Singapore
- Taxed / charged Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.
- Cambodia
- Taxed / charged Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.
- Philippines
- Partial measures Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.
- Vietnam
- Banned Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.
Other laws in Malaysia
- Fur Farming
- Legal
- Cosmetic Animal Testing
- No ban
- Dog Meat
- Legal / not prohibited
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