Cigarette butts land 25 litterers in community service
JOHOR BARU: Twenty-six people, including 14 foreigners, have been ordered to clean public spaces after being convicted of littering, with 25 of the cases involving discarded cigarette butts.
In Johor Baru, 26 individuals, comprising 14 foreigners and 12 Malaysians, faced community service for littering, with 25 cases involving cigarette butts. The offenders were ordered to clean public spaces at five locations: De Stulang, Taman Sri Saujana, Taman Teknologi Johor, Taman Selasih, and Taman Rekreasi Sungai Kapeh. Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) director Zainal Fitri Ahmad explained that the punishment aimed to teach responsible littering and environmental awareness.
Since August 1, SWCorp issued 3,095 littering notices and submitted 789 investigation papers for further action. Of these, 107 cases under Section 77A of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act were concluded in court, leading to fines totaling RM71,550 and community service hours ranging from two to 10 hours. A foreign man received a one-month jail sentence and six hours of community service for littering a cigarette butt on a public road.
Under Section 77A, littering convictions can result in fines up to RM2,000 or six months of community service. Continued enforcement and preventive measures are in place to support Johor's Clean City 2030 goal.
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