In spite of various initiatives and campaigns aimed at encouraging Malaysians to reduce and eliminate their littering habits, littering remains a persistent problem.
This is not just confined to Malaysia, but is a global problem that has serious environmental and social consequences. From small candy wrappers and cigarette butts to larger items like food waste and plastic bottles, litter can be found everywhere from the streets to the beaches and forests.
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Littering not only harms the environment, but also has serious consequences for society. For example, it can harm wildlife by disrupting their habitats and threatening their existence. It can also contaminate soil and water sources, which can lead to health problems for humans and animals alike.
Additionally, littering is a major contributor to pollution, which can have a detrimental effect on air quality and the environment at large.
Moreover, littering reflects poorly on the community and discourages tourism. It creates an unclean and uninviting atmosphere, which can lead to people avoiding the area altogether.
This can have economic consequences for the community, as it may deter businesses from investing in the area and tourists from visiting.
The recent incident at the bazaar in Kelantan is a perfect example of how littering can negatively impact a community…
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The Majlis Perbandaran Kota Bharu Bandar Raya Islam (MPKB-BRI) expressed their disappointment over the issue, as they had provided the necessary facilities for proper rubbish disposal at the bazaar, but people still chose to litter.
The Kelantanku Bersih campaign had been implemented for some time, and reminders from enforcement and public health officers to keep the area clean had been delivered multiple times, but the community, traders, and visitors still ignored them.
Sadly, those responsible for littering often point fingers at the local councils for the mess, instead of taking responsibility for their actions. However, given that necessary rubbish disposal facilities were provided, along with many reminders from authorities, the blame falls squarely on the vendors and visitors.
Littering is a bad habit that has serious consequences for the environment and society. It is not just a problem at the bazaar in Kelantan, but is a problem everywhere.
The good news is that littering is a problem that can be solved. It starts with education and awareness. By educating people about the harm that littering causes and the benefits of proper waste disposal, we can encourage them to change their behavior.
Additionally, enforcing littering laws can help to deter people from littering and hold them accountable for their actions.
In conclusion, littering is a bad habit that must be stopped for the betterment of our planet and ourselves. It has serious consequences for the environment and society, and reflects poorly on the community.
It is time for all of us to take responsibility for our actions and work towards a cleaner, healthier future.
