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 Bill Amendment 2025 and Street, Drainage and Building Bill Amendment 2025 for First Reading on July 21. The ministry previously announced these community service requirements for minor waste disposal infractions through legislative changes. Offenders who refuse compliance face monetary penalties between RM2,000 and RM10,000 according to ministry guidelines.
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 Bill Amendment 2025 and Street, Drainage and Building Bill Amendment 2025 for First Reading on July 21. The ministry previously announced these community service requirements for minor waste disposal infractions through legislative changes. Offenders who refuse compliance face monetary penalties between RM2,000 and RM10,000 according to ministry guidelines.
