{
  "id": 3939439,
  "title": "‘After we shout ‘Merdeka’, don’t leave rubbish everywhere’: SWCorp warns revellers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/after-we-shout-merdeka-dont-leave-rubbish-everywhere-swcorp-warns-3939439",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T10:28:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/28/after-we-shout-merdeka-dont-leave-rubbish-everywhere-swcorp-warns-revellers/233076"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) is increasing its monitoring and enforcement efforts during the National Day festivities. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has announced that enforcement actions will be taken against individuals caught littering in public areas throughout the celebrations. \"The public is reminded that littering in public places is an offence that may be subject to action under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007,\" the statement warns. Offenders may face a fine of up to RM2,000 and be required to perform up to 12 hours of community service within six months. This could involve cleaning tasks like collecting rubbish, sweeping streets, and maintaining public areas under the guidance of local authorities. KPKT emphasized that visitors must ensure they dispose of any waste they create in the appropriate bins before departing from the celebration sites. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming stressed that the spirit of National Day should be evident not only through patriotism but also through responsible behavior in maintaining cleanliness. \"We want Malaysians to gather in large numbers to celebrate National Day with enthusiasm and pride. After we shout ‘Merdeka’, let us not leave rubbish scattered everywhere,\" he urged. Nga cautioned that past incidents, such as the littered Dataran Merdeka after the 2026 World Cup final, must serve as warnings to avoid similar occurrences. \"Cleanliness is not solely the responsibility of cleaning workers. Every individual must take responsibility for the rubbish they generate,\" he emphasized.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) will step up monitoring a...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "‘After we shout ‘Merdeka’, don’t leave rubbish everywhere’: SWCorp warns revellers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/after-we-shout-merdeka-dont-leave-rubbish-everywhere-swcorp-warns",
        "published": "2026-08-28T10:28:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}