WORLD BRIEFING / MALAYSIA
The frustrated mayor of a Malaysian town told his officials to blow the whistle on litterbugs.
Khazali Din, mayor of the northern Alor Setar city, said that those who throw garbage on the streets would be greeted with a sharp whistle blown by patrolling city officials, and a fine of up to $85.
“I’ve been trying so many methods, but they failed. I think this is the best way because people will feel shy or embarrassed when they are caught red-handed,” he said.
The city will give the whistle campaign until at least the end of the year to show results.
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