A comparative study between Shah Alam and Singapore on the enforcement of the law on littering / Nur Syamimi Muhamad Isa … [et al.]

In Shah Alam, littering is a problem that still cannot be solved. Even though we have regulations that are related to littering, however, the enforcement of the regulation is inadequate which had caused many environmental issues. Compared to Singapore, their country is really strict with regards to this matter. Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171), delegate the power to each City Council to govern their own respective jurisdiction. In Shah Alam, the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) is responsible for the administration of.the city. However, there are no uniformity and specific provisions to this problem. This research is to determine whether the present law is adequate to reduce the number of litterbugs in Shah Alam as compared to Singapore and to analyze the sufficiency for increasing the punishment against litterbugs because to keep Shah Alam cleans from any litters. This research adopts qualitative research methodology technique. For qualitative research methodology, semi-structured interviews need to be conducted in order to know the latest law for the improvement of the relevant punishment that can be imposed to litterbugs in Shah Alam. Besides, library based, internet search are good resources in providing us with relevant information. As for the result outcome, we wish to find possible suggestions in order to improve the enforcement of littering law in Shah Alam. Therefore, a comparison should be made with Singapore in order to adopt their effectiveness in the enforcement of the law.