Minister Nga Kor Ming urged parliamentary members to back legislation mandating community service penalties for littering violations. The Housing and Local Government Minister emphasized this amendment supports Visit Malaysia 2026 tourism goals targeting 35.6 million visitors. Nga referenced successful programs in Sweden, Japan, and Singapore as evidence for implementing immediate enforcement measures. He stressed the urgency of passing the law within the current year to maintain Malaysia's cleanliness standards.
Violators will complete twelve hours of municipal duties such as street sweeping, drain maintenance, and restroom sanitation alongside city workers. Parliament scheduled both the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management...