Kuala lumpur: The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) has issued 1,342 Offence Notification Notices (NPK) in seven states for littering under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672). Its chief executive officer Khalid Mohamed highlighted the involvement of 1,058 locals and 284 foreigners in these notices, as enforcement efforts to combat littering have been intensified.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, SWCorp has also implemented the third series of Community Service Orders (PKM) as part of an integrated enforcement approach. This initiative involved 78 offenders across six states, with activities occurring at locations such as Dataran Sena in Kangar, Pantai Murni in Yan, and Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. The initiative aims not only to penalize but also to rehabilitate offenders by involving them in community activities, fostering a sense of responsibility towards environmental cleanliness.
The offenders participated in cleaning activities on pavements, public roads, drainage systems, public toilets, and beach areas to maintain the cleanliness and safety of public spaces. To facilitate the smooth execution of these activities, SWCorp consulted with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia), especially considering the challenging weather conditions. District Health Offices also provided personnel for safety and health monitoring at the sites.
Khalid noted that the PKM serves as civic education, raising awareness about the consequences of irresponsible littering. Future plans include a fourth PKM series in Perlis, involving five offenders on March 29, followed by a fifth series with six offenders on March 30.
In addition to these efforts, SWCorp has ramped up enforcement operations, such as Ops Perantau, conducted at rest and recreation areas from March 7 to 19, resulting in 49 NPK issued through 40 operations at 19 locations. Similarly, Ops Ambang Aidilfitri on March 20 recorded 36 NPK from 26 operations at 35 locations.
Throughout 2025, SWCorp conducted 3,816 operations to eliminate and close illegal dumping sites nationwide, addressing 1,738.5 tonnes of solid waste at a cost of RM475,666.53. Legal actions were taken against 21 illegal dumping cases, resulting in fines totaling RM335,000, following 4,268 intelligence operations. The installation of 47 closed-circuit television (CCTV) units also facilitated the detection of seven illegal dumping cases, prompting actions against the responsible parties.
Between 2014 and January 31, 2026, a total of 192 assets were seized, with five forfeited, as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal waste disposal. Khalid emphasized that this integrated approach is designed to enhance public awareness about the significance of maintaining cleanliness, aligning with the government's vision for a clean, beautiful, and prosperous Malaysia.