Penang Moves Towards Sustainability with Digital Receipts to Reduce Paper Waste
- Abang Wan

- Apr 3, 2025
- 1 min read

Selected shops in Penang are now using digital receipts to cut paper waste and promote sustainability. Learn how this eco-friendly initiative benefits businesses and customers.
Penang is taking a significant step towards environmental sustainability by introducing digital receipts at selected businesses. This initiative aims to reduce paper waste, support a greener environment, and streamline transactions for businesses and customers. By going paperless, Penang aligns with global efforts to minimize waste and embrace eco-friendly solutions in retail.
Consumers can now receive their receipts via email or QR codes, making purchases more convenient while contributing to a cleaner, greener future. Businesses also benefit from reduced printing costs and enhanced efficiency.
This move is part of Penang’s broader sustainability strategy to promote digitalization and waste reduction in everyday transactions. Will this encourage more Malaysian cities to follow suit?



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