Local councils ordered to get tough on litterbugs, no more fine discounts


Time to get tough: To tackle the issue of littering in public areas, the Housing and Local Government Ministry has ordered strict enforcement against litterers and will not grant any discounts on fines.

PETALING JAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry has ordered local councils to be strict in their enforcement against litterbugs and refrain from granting any discounts on fines.

Its minister, Nga Kor Ming, said it is time for local authorities (PBT) to have a zero- tolerance approach towards littering.

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