More than 17,000 compounds issued for littering offences
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 17,000 compounds have been issued to date for littering offences, while 2,000 offenders have been ordered by the courts to perform community service.
More than 17,000 compounds have been issued to date for littering offences, according to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. The enforcement measures are part of the government's efforts to keep Malaysia clean and protect the environment. If found guilty, offenders may be required to perform community service, and those involved in illegal dumping syndicates could face up to five years imprisonment and a fine of RM100,000 under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007.
The Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) has shut down 3,600 illegal dumpsites in the past year and cleared over 1,500 tonnes of rubbish. Over the past three years, SWCorp has successfully shut down more than 6,000 illegal dumping sites. To strengthen enforcement operations, SWCorp was equipped with more than 100 motorcycles last year, allowing officers to access illegal dumping sites more easily.
Nga emphasized that the government must work together to ensure Malaysia remains clean, enabling all Malaysians to enjoy a good quality of life.
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