This is part of Johor’s initiative to beef up its enforcement of public cleanliness. Read more at straitstimes.com.
JOHOR BARU - Anyone found littering in public places in Johor will face a RM500 fine, said Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi on Sunday.
“The state government and all 16 local councils in the state have discussed this matter, and it is high time that we take serious action on those who disregard the environment,” he said. Mr Onn said although the state government introduced the Johor Bersih initiative last year, the level of awareness among the public was still low.“So now, besides conducting gotong-royong , there will also be enforcement,” he said, adding that each state executive councillor had been given an area to monitor.
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