On the spot fines for smokers littering cigarette butts in Klang

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Klang authorities fined nine smokers RM10 each during a one-day operation for littering cigarette butts on public walkways as part of the ongoing anti-littering campaign. The enforcement highlights persistent litter issues despite long-standing fines and aims to reduce health and environmental risks associated with improperly discarded cigarette waste.

A one-day enforcement operation targeting littering in Klang resulted in nine smokers being fined RM10 each for discarding cigarette butts on public walkways. The operation, conducted on September 14 under the initiative known as Ops Kutu, focused on areas around Jalan Pos Baru, where offenders were caught throwing cigarette butts on five-foot ways outside shops.

The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) introduced the RM10 on-the-spot fine in January 2006 to address littering on pedestrian paths, including the disposal of small items like sweet wrappers. Council officials emphasized that despite the rule being in place for over two decades, littering remains a persistent issue.

Councillor Aziz Khan Muhammed Ali highlighted that cigarette butts and small plastic wrappers constitute approximately half of the roadside litter, negatively affecting the city’s image. He noted that the city council has reached out to tour agents, e-hailing drivers, and restaurateurs to support the anti-littering campaign. Aziz also pointed out the additional manual labor and resources required to clean public spaces affected by litter.

Another councillor, Ang Kian Wah, commented on the health and environmental risks posed by discarded cigarette butts, describing them as carcinogenic and non-biodegradable. He urged the public to change their habits, emphasizing the pollution and health hazards caused by improper disposal of cigarette waste.

In a separate enforcement action, MBDK’s Enforcement and Health departments responded to complaints concerning a residential property in Pandamaran, Port Klang, where poultry and dogs were being kept in conditions deemed inappropriate. The operation found approximately 40 chickens, 20 ducks, and 10 dogs and puppies confined in cages at a corner-lot house. Officials also noted that the dogs lacked the required licenses.

MBDK has instructed the property owner to remove the poultry within seven days and to obtain licenses for the dogs. Additionally, the owner has been advised to ensure that the animals do not roam unsupervised in the neighborhood. These measures are intended to address concerns related to public health and animal welfare in the area.

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