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Anti-Littering Enforcement Is Fair To All

Jan 27, 2026

The new anti-littering law is being enforced fairly for both Malaysians and foreign nationals.

SWCorp assured that action will be taken against offenders regardless of nationality, while denying that foreigners are being targeted more than locals.

It adds that so far just under 500 offence notices have been issued nationwide…of which 117 were against foreign nationals.  

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Separately, more than 42 million foreign nationals visited Malaysia last year…up from the 38 million arrivals recorded in 2024.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the figure offers a solid foundation for a successful Visit Malaysia Year campaign this year.

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33 rivers nationwide are currently categorized as polluted.

The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry says this is an increase from the 25 polluted rivers recorded two years ago.

It adds that as of last month…171 other rivers around the country are slightly polluted, while more than 460 are considered clean.

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Malaysians who are planning to drive across the border into Hat Yai for the Chinese New Year break are advised to have the appropriate health and vehicle insurance coverage.

Our consul-general in Songkhla issued the reminder…following the massive flooding that damaged many Malaysian cars in southern Thailand late last year.

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More local graduates are now getting jobs aligned with their field of study.

The Higher Education Ministry says the number of both degree and diploma holders working in jobs related to their field has risen gradually over the past few years to over 53 percent.