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PETALING JAYA, Malaysia – Nearly 8,000 litterbugs have been caught under a new community service framework in six Malaysian states, with Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming pushing for the remaining states to adopt the system.

Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Johor and Kelantan enforced the order at the start of 2026, resulting in 7,919 notices.

Meanwhile, Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Tereng­ganu, Melaka, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan (Federal Territories) have yet to adopt the system, though federal-level engagement is ongoing.

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