Derek Fernandez said about 14,229 vandalism cases were reported from 2020 to early this year.
Experts have proposed strict enforcement of laws, multiparty collaboration and community engagement to prevent the destruction and defacement of public property. – Amirul Syafiq/THESUNLawyer, urban planning expert and former Petaling Jaya City Councillor Derek Fernandez said vandalism is a growing problem in the country, with about 14,229 acts of destruction involving public property reported from 2020 to early this year.
“When confronted, he claimed the bins were attempting to harm him, which demonstrated his delusional mindset.” UiTM College of Creative Arts lecturer Amandus Paul Panan said it is disheartening to witness vandalism of public facilities or cultural landmarks.“Such behaviour results in the defacement or destruction of important community assets and influences public perceptions of genuine art versus graffiti.
In April, Communications Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching said 1,429 cases of theft and vandalism of telecommunication assets were reported last year, resulting in RM33.66 million in losses.
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