LITTERING: 153 COMPOUND FINES ISSUED IN KUANTAN SINCE JULY 1

KUANTAN (Pahang, Malaysia), Aug 3 (Bernama) -- A total of 153 compound fines were issued to members of the public, including owners of premises, throughout last month after a maximum fine of RM500 (US$167) for littering was enforced in Kuantan.

Kuantan Municipal Council (MPK) Public Relations Officer Haslinda Hassan, said since July 1, MPK enforcement officers had been given the authority to issue offence notice to those caught littering under Section 47 of the Street Drainage and Building Act 1974.

"They have issued 153 compound fines so far, mostly for littering tissue papers, cigarettes butts and water containers besides piles of office, food stall and construction wastes.

"Of the total, 67 compound fines were issued by MPK Cleanliness Control Division, while the rest were issued by MPK Enforcement Division of MPK.

"The maximum fine was enforced in line with the zero-waste zone launched in Kuantan," she said.

Haslinda said those who littered from a moving vehicle would not be spared as their vehicle registration numbers, as well as time and place of offence would be recorded by MPK staff for further action.

"We are not trying to burden the public, but we are merely giving them a reminder not to litter," she added.
-- BERNAMA