5 Singaporeans among 55 booked for littering in Johor as Malaysia tightens enforcement

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP’s Asia deskJanuary 21, 2026 at 10:57 AM

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Since January 1st, Malaysian authorities in Johor Bahru have booked 55 individuals for littering, including five Singaporeans, as part of a stricter enforcement effort. The Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) is now sending offenders to court instead of allowing on-the-spot settlements. The littering offenses involved items like cigarette butts and drink containers discarded in public areas. Of the 55 notices issued, 28 involved foreigners, including tourists and migrant workers. The increased enforcement aims to improve cleanliness in Johor Bahru as Malaysia prepares for the Visit Malaysia 2026 tourism campaign.

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The Star 30% Visit Malaysia 2026 50% Singapore ×260% Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) 70% Johor Bahru ×270% Zainal Fitri Ahmad ×270% Singaporeans ×380% Malaysia ×390%

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Malaysia

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