New Year's Eve marks a time for reflection and celebration, with many using this occasion to break bad habits and strive for personal improvement in anticipation of a better year ahead.

However, Malaysians appear to be holding onto a persistent habit that mars the celebratory spirit. The Kuala Lumpur City Council (DBKL) expressed their disapproval on Facebook, criticizing Malaysians for displaying a third-world mentality when it comes to littering. The aftermath of New Year's Eve in Kuala Lumpur was characterized by severe littering, prompting DBKL to address the issue.

In their post, DBKL emphasized the significance of the new year, noting the resolutions made by individuals for a successful and progressive year ahead. Nevertheless, they lamented that Kuala Lumpur's start to the year was tarnished by the outdated attitudes of some residents who casually disposed of rubbish with the assumption that "DBKL will clean up later." The post questioned the city's residents for comparing Kuala Lumpur's beauty to other cities while highlighting the stark difference in cleanliness-related behavior.

DBKL urged people to refrain from littering and emphasized the importance of personal responsibility in managing one's own trash. They encouraged individuals to carry their trash until they find a suitable garbage bin, stressing the need for a collective effort to maintain cleanliness.

The post concluded with a plea for Malaysians to abandon the habit of littering in 2023 and expressed hope that citizens would embrace a cleaner and more responsible approach in the new year.