Imposing a Fine on people who Fail to Separate their Waste

Imposing a Fine on people who Fail to Separate their Waste

If you live in Penang and fail to separate your trash, you may well have to pay for it. Literally: RM250, by way of a fine. The fine came into effect on June 1 and is aimed at encouraging locals to abide by the island’s recycling drive. “The council will conduct…

Cigarette Butts can be used to build Homes

Cigarette Butts can be used to build Homes

Like it or not, Malaysia is a land of smokers. Four out of every 10 male citizens are habitual smokers, amounting to an estimated 4.7 million people. Many of them pick up the harmful habit as teenagers and continue it throughout their lives. In the process they generate tons and…

New Consequences of Littering in Malaysia

New Consequences of Littering in Malaysia

A famous forest park in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands was recently forced to close because of an excessive accumulation of litter.  Park tour guides were understandably upset about the closure of Mossy Forest park, their main source of income being that tourist attraction.  This kind of littering is common in Malaysia,…