The Cabinet of Malaysia has agreed in principle to introduce a law penalizing litterbugs with community service, as announced by Minister Nga Kor Ming. The amendments will affect three existing acts to ensure litterbugs are made to sweep roads and clean drains, wearing special uniforms, in an effort to deter such behavior and promote cleanliness.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has agreed in principle to a law penalising litterbugs with community service, says Nga Kor Ming.
They are the Solid Waste and Public Cleaning Management Act 2007 ; Streets, Drainage and Building Act 1974 ; and Local Government Act 1976 .“Littering is still a concern. Present penalties imposed by local authorities are also not a deterrent,” he said at the Housing and Local Government Ministry’s Media Excellence Night celebrations here on Friday .
Nga said the penalty was intended to stop litterbugs, educate them about cleanliness and improve the surroundings.
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