Bercham: The Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) has taken a significant step towards enhancing community service enforcement by acquiring 100 special motorcycles. These motorcycles will be utilized for enforcement activities related to the Community Service Order (PKM) for littering offences.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming highlighted the versatility of these motorcycles, stating they are capable of navigating any lane to ensure local cleanliness is maintained. At a recent press conference, Minister Nga explained that the enforcement officers equipped with these motorcycles are tasked with maintaining cleanliness, issuing compounds, and bringing cases to court.
Minister Nga made these remarks during the official Sentuhan Kasih work visit of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to the Bercham state constituency at Kampung Tawas Hall. He revealed that approximately 300 law enforcement officers have undergone specialized training to implement the PKM for littering offences. Offenders, once sentenced by the court, will be escorted by law enforcement officers to public places where they will don green jackets and assist in cleaning activities.
During a press conference held after his working visit to Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, Minister Nga outlined the scope of community service work that individuals penalized under PKM might undertake. This includes tasks such as street sweeping, washing drains, cleaning public toilets, and pruning trees. He emphasized that the PKM aims to educate rather than punish, applying equally to foreigners and children, reinforcing that all are subject to the country's laws.
Minister Nga also addressed the broader policy context, noting that Malaysia has been practicing the Look East policy since 1982. He stressed the importance of practical application of learned lessons, especially in enforcing laws that include all individuals within the country, regardless of nationality.
Regarding states that have not adopted Act 672, Minister Nga mentioned that these state governments have been granted a six-month period to develop strategic cooperation to facilitate the implementation of the PKM.