The case for firm action on littering


No civic-mindedness: Rubbish on a street in Bukit Bintang after New Year’s Eve celebrations in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama

RECENTLY, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming expressed dismay on social media about littering on the streets of Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, sharing images of the city centre after the Christmas revelry, where rubbish lined walkways and corners in what should be one of Kuala Lumpur’s most presentable streets.

I fully support the minister’s reminder that the government will be enforcing littering laws more firmly in 2026: People are subject to fines of up to RM2,000 and 12 hours of community work if caught littering.

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