JOHOR BARU: From carrying small rubbish bags to wearing clothes with pockets and keeping bins in their cars, Malaysians say they have adapted their daily habits in response to stricter enforcement against littering. While she welcomed the inclusion of community service as a penalty for minor offences, she felt public shaming was unnecessary. Community service itself is already a sufficient ­punishment and deterrent,” she said. The community service punishment under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672), came into force nationwide on Jan 1. I am used to keeping rubbish in my pockets and emptying them when I see a bin.

Source: The Star January 04, 2026 09:40 UTC