Indonesian litterbug weeps after first conviction under new Malaysian law

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by The StarJanuary 23, 2026 at 07:49 AM

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In Johor Bahru, Malaysia, two foreign nationals were the first to be charged under a new anti-littering law. Anita Lukman, an Indonesian odd-job worker, pleaded guilty to littering on Jalan Ibrahim Sultan on January 1st. She was charged under Section 77A(1) of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 for throwing a cigarette butt and drink bottle on the pavement. Lukman, a single mother, requested leniency, citing her financial responsibilities for her two school-aged children. The prosecuting officer requested a suitable punishment to deter future littering by the public.

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Siti Adora Rahtiman 50% Bangladeshi 50% Johor Bahru 60% Indonesia 60% Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation 60% Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 70% Sultan Md 70% Malaysia 80% Anita Lukman ×390%

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anti-littering law 90% littering 80% malaysia 70% conviction 70% solid waste and public cleansing management act 60% fine 60% single mother 50% johor bahru 40%

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Malaysia

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