Official Portal of the Kelantan State Government
The Tanah Merah District Council wishes to inform all residents of the Tanah Merah district about the enforcement of the Administration of the Operational Procedures Enforcement of Small Waste Directive and the implementation of Community Service Orders which have come into full force as of 1 January 2026.
This decisive action is taken to enhance the level of environmental cleanliness and foster a high level of civic awareness among the community. Any individual found guilty of disposing of small waste in public places or public roads under the purview of the Tanah Merah District Council may be subject to a Maximum Fine: Up to RM2,000.00; AND/OR Community Service Order (CSO): Performing cleaning tasks (such as cleaning drains, public toilets, or collecting garbage) for a period of up to 12 hours within six (6) months while wearing a special offender's jacket.
The Council emphasizes that the implementation of the Community Service Order is not merely a punishment, but rather an educational instrument to make offenders more responsible towards environmental sustainability.
All residents of Tanah Merah are urged to fully cooperate by disposing of waste in designated places to achieve a clean, beautiful, and cheerful environment.
Hilmi Abdullah
Local Government Division, Kelantan State Secretary's Office
