KUALA LUMPUR: Another five individuals who were caught littering in public areas here found themselves taking up the role of street cleaners on Thursday following a court order compelling them to community service. This was a penalty for committing littering offences under the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007. The litterbugs were caught in the act by undercover enforcement officers of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) over the past month. "We will continue to strengthen enforcement actions consistently and firmly to ensure public spaces remain free from litter," Khalid said. He added that community service is an alternative form of punishment aimed at rehabilitation and education, while encouraging offenders to take greater responsibility for maintaining public cleanliness.

Source: The Star March 12, 2026 19:39 UTC