KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 5): Individuals convicted of littering offences by Malaysian courts will be required to carry out Community Service Orders on Feb 13, according to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Those sentenced will perform public cleaning duties such as clearing drains, sweeping streets, and maintaining public toilets, in line with the penalties imposed by the courts.
Nga revealed that since amendments to the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) took effect for minor littering offences, authorities have issued 600 notices, involving 462 Malaysians and 138 foreign nationals.
So far, 46 cases have been scheduled for court mention, with three convictions recorded. He reminded the public that penalties under court jurisdiction can range from RM2,000 to RM10,000, urging greater awareness and responsibility in maintaining public hygiene.
He explained that the initiative is designed not only as a deterrent but also as an educational measure to encourage a stronger sense of civic responsibility and shared accountability for keeping cities and townships clean.
In a separate update, Nga announced that more than 40,000 homes under the PR1MA programme that were previously classified as delayed or “sick” projects have now been completed and issued Certificates of Completion and Compliance (CCC).
This includes the final project in Bukit Katil, Melaka, marking the successful resolution of all 34 inherited stalled projects. Many of these developments had been in critical condition before intervention by the ministry.
According to Nga, keys for these homes are expected to be handed over to buyers before Hari Raya Aidilfitri, fulfilling commitments made to affected purchasers.
He credited the achievement to coordinated efforts by the ministry and its workforce, including 22,000 personnel, who worked to ensure delivery of the housing units.
Improved urban management, infrastructure maintenance, and housing delivery remain important factors shaping property demand in major growth corridors. In key markets such as commercial property in KL, cleanliness, public facilities, and effective municipal services play a direct role in maintaining asset values and tenant appeal.
At the same time, well-managed townships continue to attract occupiers and investors seeking office space in Bukit Jalil, factory opportunities in Puchong, and strategically located industrial land in Selangor, particularly in established zones such as the Subang area, where infrastructure quality and local governance standards are critical to long-term investment performance.
As Malaysia continues upgrading urban infrastructure and housing delivery systems, these improvements are expected to support broader confidence in both residential and industrial property markets, especially in the Klang Valley.
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