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Couple Charged Under New Littering Law in Johor Bahru

1/24/2026

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On January 23, 2026, in Johor Bahru, Bangladeshi Sultan Md and Indonesian Anita Lukman were charged under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007.
Anita Lukman pleaded guilty to littering a cigarette butt and drink bottle, facing RM500 or 15 days’ jail plus six hours of community service.
Sultan Md, charged similarly, requested a translator.
The act, effective January 1, allows fines up to RM2,000 and community service.

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Story summary

On January 23, 2026, in Johor Bahru, Bangladeshi Sultan Md and Indonesian Anita Lukman were charged under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007.
Anita Lukman pleaded guilty to littering a cigarette butt and drink bottle, facing RM500 or 15 days’ jail plus six hours of community service.
Sultan Md, charged similarly, requested a translator.
The act, effective January 1, allows fines up to RM2,000 and community service.