Government proposes to charge MVR 2 for plastic bags in shops

A bill has been submitted to the People's Majlis to make it mandatory for customers to purchase the plastic bags they receive when shopping.

According to the waste management bill submitted by Komandoo MP Mohamed Rashid on behalf of the government, MVR 2 must be charged from the customer as levy from plastic bags provided at points of sale within 30 days of the act coming into effect.