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Sinar Daily
22-07-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Recycling facilities mandatory at shopping malls from Jan 1, 2026
Any shopping mall that does not provide (recycling facilities) will not be granted a business licence by the local authority. 22 Jul 2025 06:59pm Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. Photo by Bernama Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily. KUALA LUMPUR - The National Council for Local Government has decided that all shopping malls must provide recycling facilities effective Jan 1, 2026, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said this requirement will be part of the business licensing conditions imposed by local authorities on premises owners, in line with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government's effort to phase out single-use plastic bags. According to him, the move is also part of the ministry's proactive efforts in managing plastic waste in the country. "Any shopping mall that does not provide (recycling facilities) will not be granted a business licence by the local authority,' he said when winding up the debate on the Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat today. The Bill was later passed by a voice vote after being debated by 10 Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition blocs. Nga said the Bill followed the passage of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2025 yesterday, which, among other things, aim to empower the courts to issue community service orders for littering offences in public places. Through the enforcement of such orders, he said, the ministry is confident that littering, which clogs and pollutes drains and waterways, can be addressed progressively, thereby helping to reduce flash floods, especially in urban areas. Nga also stated that the community service order would apply to everyone, regardless of status, and even foreign tourists found guilty of littering in public could be subjected to the same. "Imagine whether it's a Datuk Seri or a Tan Sri - if they are ordered to sweep the streets (under a community service order), it would raise awareness about maintaining public cleanliness,' he said. In addition, he said pet owners are also subject to the same regulations if they are found to have deliberately left pet waste in public areas, as it is considered litter. "I stress that under the Madani government's administration, everyone is treated fairly, and I emphasise that the objective of the community service order is not to punish but to raise public awareness and foster a sense of responsibility in keeping public spaces clean,' he added. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Dewan Rakyat passes Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025, which aims to enhance public cleanliness and enforce community service orders against littering offenders, has received approval from the Dewan Rakyat. The bill, tabled for its second and third readings by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, was debated by 10 lawmakers. Two other related bills; the Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Amendment) Bill 2025 were tabled for their second and third readings yesterday and received approval from the Lower House. Nga said amendments to the three acts were crucial to instilling greater civic responsibility, increasing public awareness, and nurturing a culture of cleanliness, ultimately contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable Malaysia. In his winding-up debate, Nga said pet owners are also subjected to community service orders. "Whoever keeps cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, if you bring them and deliberately leave their droppings in public places or on public roads, you are also subject to community service if convicted, because that waste is also considered litter. "As such, anyone bringing pets to public parks, please clean up after them and dispose of waste in the trash bins." Nga added that under the Madani government, everyone will receive fair treatment and there is no discrimination against underprivileged groups in the enforcement of community service orders. "These laws are not meant to punish, but to increase awareness and a sense of responsibility." He said the ministry is confident that through the enforcement of community service orders, the issue of littering, which leads to clogged drains, waterways and ditches, can be addressed progressively.
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Recycling Facilities Mandatory At Shopping Malls From Jan 1, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The National Council for Local Government has decided that all shopping malls must provide recycling facilities effective Jan 1, 2026, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said this requirement will be part of the business licensing conditions imposed by local authorities on premises owners, in line with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government's effort to phase out single-use plastic bags. According to him, the move is also part of the ministry's proactive efforts in managing plastic waste in the country. 'Any shopping mall that does not provide (recycling facilities) will not be granted a business licence by the local authority,' he said when winding up the debate on the Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat today. The Bill was later passed by a voice vote after being debated by 10 Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition blocs. Nga said the Bill followed the passage of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2025 yesterday, which, among other things, aim to empower the courts to issue community service orders for littering offences in public places. Through the enforcement of such orders, he said, the ministry is confident that littering, which clogs and pollutes drains and waterways, can be addressed progressively, thereby helping to reduce flash floods, especially in urban areas. Nga also stated that the community service order would apply to everyone, regardless of status, and even foreign tourists found guilty of littering in public could be subjected to the same. 'Imagine whether it's a Datuk Seri or a Tan Sri — if they are ordered to sweep the streets (under a community service order), it would raise awareness about maintaining public cleanliness,' he said.
