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New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Nga wants all MPs to support 'litterbug' bills
KUALA LUMPUR: Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has called on all members of parliament (MPs) to support amendments to three acts that will make community service mandatory for litterbugs. They are the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974, the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 and the Local Government Act 1976. Nga said the three amendment bills, which would be tabled for the second reading tomorrow, were part of efforts to ensure the success of Visit Malaysia 2026. He said if the amendments were passed, offenders would be required to perform up to 12 hours of community service while wearing a green uniform provided by the authorities. "As such, we seek the cooperation of all MPs to unanimously support the amendments, as they have proven successful in developed countries such as Sweden, Japan and Singapore. "Now is the time and we must ensure that this law can be enforced this year," he said after a city walkabout after the launch of the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week 2025 yesterday. Nga said litterbugs would be made to clean drains, sweep roads and wash public toilets alongside cleaners engaged by local authorities. Those who failed to comply with a community service order would be committing an offence and, upon conviction, be fined between RM2,000 and RM10,000. He said cleanliness was not only a civic duty but also a moral and religious obligation. "Cleanliness is half of faith. We must ensure that when tourists visit Malaysia, they see a country that is clean and attractive, not dirty or unkempt," he said. Nga said during the Malaysia Clean-Up Day programme on Sept 28 last year, 51.9kg of food waste, 64.3kg of paper waste, 127.6kg of plastic waste and 541 cigarette butts were collected in the Pasar Seni area in just 12 hours. He said the figures showed that fines alone were no longer effective in deterring repeat offenders.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Litterbugs to face clean-up duty under new Bill
KUALA LUMPUR: Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has called on all MPs to fully support a proposed Bill that would make community service mandatory for those caught littering. The measure is part of a broader campaign to improve public hygiene in preparation for the Visit Malaysia 2026 tourism initiative. Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week 2025 event, Nga said the Bill – involving amendments to the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 and the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 – is scheduled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. 'This is the time. We cannot afford to delay,' he said. 'The government is committed to implementing this law within the year.' He said the initiative draws on best practices from countries such as Sweden, Japan and Singapore. Under the proposed legislation, individuals caught littering will face a compound fine and be required to perform up to 12 hours of community service. Offenders will be issued green uniforms by the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation, and tasked with clean-up duties such as sweeping streets, clearing drains and scrubbing public toilets. 'This initiative is not just about punishing people. It's about building civic consciousness and instilling personal responsibility,' Nga said. 'We want tourists to see a Malaysia that is clean, beautiful and welcoming – not dirty and neglected. Cleanliness speaks volumes about who we are as a nation.' He also cautioned that failure to comply with the community service order could lead to further legal action, including possible jail time, depending on the ruling of the Magistrate's Court concerned. According to the ministry, the revised penalties represent a significant increase from current fines. Under the new provisions, those who fail to complete their community service could face fines ranging from RM2,000 to RM10,000 – up from the existing RM500 to RM2,000 – or up to one year in prison. The ministry added that the stricter measures are aimed at fostering a culture of accountability and curbing irresponsible waste disposal in public areas, especially as the government targets 35.6 million international visitors in 2026.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Mandatory community service for littering eyed in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has called on all MPs to fully support a proposed Bill that would make community service mandatory for those caught littering. The measure is part of a broader campaign to improve public hygiene in preparation for the Visit Malaysia 2026 tourism initiative. Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week 2025 event, Nga said the Bill – involving amendments to the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 and the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 – is scheduled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. 'This is the time. We cannot afford to delay,' he said. 'The government is committed to implementing this law within the year.' He said the initiative draws on best practices from countries such as Sweden, Japan and Singapore. Under the proposed legislation, individuals caught littering will face a compound fine and be required to perform up to 12 hours of community service. Offenders will be issued green uniforms by the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation, and tasked with clean-up duties such as sweeping streets, clearing drains and scrubbing public toilets. 'This initiative is not just about punishing people. It's about building civic consciousness and instilling personal responsibility,' Nga said. 'We want tourists to see a Malaysia that is clean, beautiful and welcoming – not dirty and neglected. Cleanliness speaks volumes about who we are as a nation.' He also cautioned that failure to comply with the community service order could lead to further legal action, including possible jail time, depending on the ruling of the Magistrate's Court concerned. According to the ministry, the revised penalties represent a significant increase from current fines. Under the new provisions, those who fail to complete their community service could face fines ranging from RM2,000 to RM10,000 – up from the existing RM500 to RM2,000 – or up to one year in prison. The ministry added that the stricter measures are aimed at fostering a culture of accountability and curbing irresponsible waste disposal in public areas, especially as the government targets 35.6 million international visitors in 2026.
New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Nga: Housing reform among key pillars of 13MP
KUALA LUMPUR: Housing reform will be one of the main pillars of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which will be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament on July 31. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the Madani government is committed to introducing comprehensive reforms aimed at improving housing affordability, accessibility, and sustainability for all Malaysians. "What I can share is that one of the main pillars of the 13MP is housing reform," he said, without revealing details on the reform. He said this after a walkabout in the city held in conjunction with the launch of Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week 2025 today. The 13MP, which sets the direction for the country's development from 2026 to 2030, is the first by the Madani government under Anwar's administration as the country's tenth prime minister. Meanwhile, when asked about Anwar's call for every new housing project to be comprehensively planned, complete with facilities such as schools, preschools and nurseries, Nga said; "It shows that the prime minister has always been committed and attentive in giving special attention to housing matters." Speaking at the Groundbreaking Ceremony and Launch of the SkyWorld Pearlmont Rumah Bakat Madani project in Penang yesterday, Anwar said the government will not approve any housing project that does not meet these basic needs. Nga added the Rumah Bakat Madani project in Penang, the largest affordable housing initiative to date, reflects the government's strong dedication to enhancing the wellbeing of the people and expanding access to home ownership. The project consists of 900-square-foot freehold condominiums, with each unit will come with modern features and access to shared facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, sports courts, multipurpose hall, surau, kindergarten, food stalls, children's playground, central park and a vertical school.
