Littering on downtrend in past two years

Ng Puay Leng and Lynda Hong Channel NewsAsia 31 Jul 11;

SINGAPORE: Littering has been on a downtrend in the past two years.

In the first half of this year, 7,500 litterbugs were caught. That's just half of those caught littering in the same period last year.

The National Environment Agency said it will continue with its campaign.

In its latest effort, it is partnering the South-West CDC to work with more foreign workers. They will be trained as "dormitory ambassadors" to set a good example to their friends.

"But we cannot take things for granted. I think this will always remain a work in progress. We will have to continue to get the residents to cooperate with us against anti-social behavior, to make sure that people don't litter, don't spit in public and so on," said Dr Amy Khor, Minister of State for Health. She is also Mayor for South West District.

- CNA /ls