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Three Singaporeans are among 120 individuals who have been issued compound notices for littering in public places, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming
According to The Straits Times, Nga said the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) has been carrying out inspections in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya, following the enforcement of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act (Amendment) 2025, which came into effect on 1 January.
Under the new amendments, littering offenders now face a RM2,000 fine and 12 hours of community service.
Offenders would also be required to wear "special vests" and perform community service such as washing public toilets, sweeping roads, and cleaning drains.
Nga said out of the 120 offenders, 86 were locals while 34 were foreigners
"I was informed by SWCorp that on 5 January in Johor Bahru, five individuals were caught, three of whom were Singaporeans.
"We want Malaysia to be even cleaner than Singapore," he added.
Nga added that all offenders would be charged in court soon, pending consent from the Attorney-General's Chambers
He also warned that stricter enforcement and heavier penalties await those who flout the law, adding that enforcement efforts have already shown results.
He cited the 'I Lite U' lighting event held in Bukit Bintang on 3 January to launch Visit Malaysia 2026.
"Nearly 30,000 people attended, but after the crowd dispersed, there was no rubbish left behind. That shows enforcement works," he said.
