Starting New Year’s Day, individuals caught littering in public places will be subject to a fine of up to RM2,000 or up to 12 hours of community service within a six-month period or both.
Accordingly, the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) is calling on the general public to also assist in enforcing the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672), which is in effect in selected states.
Taking to its Facebook page, SWCorp said that strict enforcement also requires the involvement of members of the community. One way to do so is by lodging reports on any littering offences.
The statement reads,
“If you see someone littering in the 7 states that have adopted the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672), namely the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, Pahang, Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah and Perlis, report it to us.”
Here’s how you can make a report
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SWCorp also shared easy instructions for the general public to make a report. Here’s how:
- Take a photo or video of the act being committed as evidence
- Be willing to be a witness
- Include the location and time of the act being committed
- Send the complaint to SWCorp’s WhatsApp at 013-2107472
“The responsibility of ensuring a clean, beautiful and prosperous Malaysia STARTS WITH ME,” SWCorp stressed.
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