January 23, 2026
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Two foreign nationals have become the first individuals in Malaysia to be charged in court for littering under the newly enforced anti-littering law, according to a report by The Star.
ARAU, March 10 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has warned that it will take firm action against Thai vehicles entering Malaysia without an International Circulation Permit (ICP), particularly if they are found more than two kilometres from the country’s border entry points.
Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the reminder comes as a large number of vehicles from Thailand are expected to enter Malaysia ahead of the upcoming Aidilfitri celebrations.
“Any vehicle without an ICP that is detected more than two kilometres from the border road will be seized if stopped. We urge drivers to obtain the permit at JPJ enforcement control stations located at the country’s border,” he told reporters after attending the Perlis JPJ Jalinan Ramadan Ukhuwah programme here last night.
He explained that the ICP, which is valid for 90 days, is only issued for private vehicles. Using such vehicles for other purposes, including business activities in Malaysia, is considered an offence.
Aedy Fadly also said JPJ will not issue an ICP to any foreign vehicle with outstanding summonses until the fines are settled. Vehicles with unpaid summonses that are found to have entered the country may also be seized.
Meanwhile, he added that JPJ will place emphasis on several enforcement aspects during this year’s Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which is expected to begin on March 13 and run for two weeks. Further details of the operation will be announced at a press conference later. — Bernama
