PETALING JAYA: Heavy penalties alone are not enough to change littering habits; highly visible and uncompromising enforcement of the anti-littering law is also crucial, say experts. The implementation of the amended law must come as a “shock” to the community, said sustainable development lawyer Kiu Jia Yaw. However, he said there was also a need for better planning, including increasing the number of waste disposal sites during public events or fairs. “If Malaysians see offenders fined and doing community service, the law will gain credibility and attitudes can change,” she said. “We never grew up thinking of the consequences.”He added that Malaysians used to laugh at Singapore’s strictness, but not any more.

Source: The Star February 26, 2026 09:34 UTC