Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) strongly supports the passing of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat on 22 July 2025. The new law empowers courts to impose up to 12 hours of community service for individuals caught littering, alongside fines of RM2,000 to RM10,000 for non-compliance.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, under the amendment, offenders assist municipal workers in tasks such as road sweeping, drainage clearing, and toilet sanitation while wearing identifiable vests. This serves as a visible reminder of the consequences of littering and encourages civic responsibility. The law also ensures assignments are fair and considerate of the offender's physical and mental condition.