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Littering

Two foreigners first to be charged with littering under Malaysia’s new law

Bangladeshi Sultan Md (left) and Indonesian Anita Lukman (centre) are seen at the Sessions Court in Johor Bahru, where they were charged with littering in public.
Bangladeshi Sultan Md (left) and Indonesian Anita Lukman (centre) are seen at the Sessions Court in Johor Bahru, where they were charged with littering in public.

Caught littering in Malaysia? This is what community service punishment will look like

A simulation of the Community Service Order, which may be imposed on those convicted of littering, along Jalan Wong Ah Fook in Johor Bahru on Jan 20.
A simulation of the Community Service Order, which may be imposed on those convicted of littering, along Jalan Wong Ah Fook in Johor Bahru on Jan 20.

What if that litter on the road isn’t someone else’s job?

People taking part in SG Clean Day in the Marina Bay area in 2023. Overall, as a society, Singaporeans have become people used to paying others to clean up their mess.
People taking part in SG Clean Day in the Marina Bay area in 2023. Overall, as a society, Singaporeans have become people used to paying others to clean up their mess.

Three S’poreans among 120 fined, ordered to do community service for littering in Malaysia

Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has said he wants Malaysia to be even cleaner than Singapore.
Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has said he wants Malaysia to be even cleaner than Singapore.

Carrying small trash bags, rubbish in pockets: How Malaysians adapt to stricter littering rules

Those found guilty of littering in Malaysia can now be ordered to trim trees as part of their community service, on top of sweeping streets and cleaning public spaces.
Those found guilty of littering in Malaysia can now be ordered to trim trees as part of their community service, on top of sweeping streets and cleaning public spaces.

Litterbugs in Malaysia, including foreigners, may trim trees in new community service punishment

During New Year's Eve celebrations, 42 notices were issued against individuals, with 24 cases involving Malaysians and 18 involving foreigners.
During New Year's Eve celebrations, 42 notices were issued against individuals, with 24 cases involving Malaysians and 18 involving foreigners.

Spitting, littering offenders in KL face fines up to $630 as city aims to step up enforcement

A woman walks with her son as a city tour bus passe by on a street in Kuala Lumpur on May 25, 2025.
A woman walks with her son as a city tour bus passe by on a street in Kuala Lumpur on May 25, 2025.

Don’t embarrass Malaysia: Minister slams public littering in city centre

Malaysian minister Nga Kor Ming posted photos of litter-strewn streets, believed to be taken in the Bukit Bintang area.
Malaysian minister Nga Kor Ming posted photos of litter-strewn streets, believed to be taken in the Bukit Bintang area.

Forum: Keeping Singapore clean is a collective responsibility

Posters of litterbugs put up in Chinatown as NEA strives to keep neighbourhoods clean

In the first half of 2025, NEA issued about 800 enforcement tickets at cleanliness hot spots, of which about 240 were for littering offences.
In the first half of 2025, NEA issued about 800 enforcement tickets at cleanliness hot spots, of which about 240 were for littering offences.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.