MBPP issues nine community service notices for littering since July 1

Since the Community Service Order (CSO) for littering offences came into effect on July 1, Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has issued nine community service notices to individuals found littering in public places. Of these, three men and two women are local residents, while the remaining four are foreign nationals. A local man in his 50s was convicted by the George Town Magistrates Court on September 2 and fined RM500, with an order to perform eight hours of community service, of which he has completed two hours so far.

The remaining eight cases are still pending trial in court. The CSO was implemented as a measure to enhance public cleanliness throughout Penang state, with immediate action taken against offenders found littering, based on surveillance and patrols by MBPP enforcement officers supported by evidence and video recordings.

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