JOHOR BARU: Litterbugs face a RM500 fine as the state government steps up enforcement on indiscriminate disposal of garbage under the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133).
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said he has discussed the matter with state Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor and Johor Baru City Council Mayor Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman.
He said according to the Act, those caught deliberately littering in a public place could be fined a maximum of RM500 at the first conviction.
He said cleanliness could not be ignored in Johor's efforts to become a developed state by 2030.
"The Johor Bersih agenda was launched last year, but the real challenge is to change the mindset and attitude at all levels of Bangsar Johor about the importance of environmental cleanliness," he said in his Facebook post today.
Meanwhile, Onn Hafiz said he was informed that the price of perishable goods, such as chicken, fish, cucumber and tomato, was still high during a survey at Pasar Besar Larkin today.
He said this had burdened not only consumers, but also the retailers who had to maintain a profit margin even though it was small.
"I have asked the enforcement authorities of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to increase monitoring and ensure that no party tries to take advantage," he said. - BERNAMA