Time for litterbugs to clean up their act

By Bavani M

STARTING 2026, Malaysian courts are empowered to impose fines of up to RM2,000 and community service of up to 12 hours on people found guilty of minor littering offences.

If I had my way, I would plant a bright red “Gotcha!” banner outside every home caught littering. Not a polite reminder. Not another plea for civic-mindedness.

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littering , Kuala Lumpur , illegal dumping , SWCorp , penalties , enforcement , recycling , community service , public cleansing , waste management
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