Courts to weigh physical, mental state before ordering littering community service

Amendments to Waste Management Act to introduce community service for littering offences

KUALA LUMPUR: Litterbugs might soon face mandatory cleanup duties under proposed amendments to the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007. Read full story

Courts to weigh physical, mental state before ordering littering community service

KUALA LUMPUR: The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Amendment) Bill 2025 allows the court to consider the physical and mental condition of those convicted of littering before issuing community service orders.  © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Litterbugs may face community service under amended law

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Amendment) Bill 2025, passed in the Dewan Rakyat today, will empower courts to issue community service orders for littering in public areas. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the provision is being introduced through a new subsection 77(B)(1), allowing courts to impose community service orders in addition to fines. “I noticed all honourable members hav…

Plogging and Plalking: Saving the World, One Litter Bit at a Time - Streets.mn

During a recent run along St. Paul’s Mississippi River Boulevard by the Lake Street Bridge, as I savored the blue sky, fresh breeze, chirping birds and lush green foliage, my eye caught a bright flash in the undergrowth. Running toward its source and peering into the shadows, I identified the culprit: a shiny silver snack wrapper, reflecting sunlight. Bend — reach, grab — stow, and I was back on my way in seconds, having once again practiced plo…

Litterbugs face 12 hours of community service under proposed law

Amendments to the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Act 2007 will also target minor acts such as tossing cigarette butts, tissues or plastic on roads and public areas.