Considering Appointing Tracey as Road Ambassador, Nanta Praises Cleanup Campaign

(Kuching, 15th) Minister of Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi praised social media content creator Tracey E. Hughes and all those participating in the #CleanUpPanBorneo campaign, thanking them for launching independent cleanup actions along the route with community power and demonstrating inspiring civic spirit.
Nanta stated in a social media post yesterday that he plans to consider appointing Tracey and her team as “MYJalan Road Ambassadors” for the Sarawak region to further enhance public awareness of road cleanliness and safety.
“I also intend to meet with Tracey and her team to explore potential collaborations to strengthen public understanding of the importance of keeping Sarawak's main highways clean,” he said.
The minister’s comments stemmed from Tracey’s grassroots #CleanUpPanBorneo campaign, which quickly gained attention online. Tracey, dissatisfied with the litter-strewn state of the Pan Borneo Highway near Bau, took it upon herself to start a cleanup operation.
According to TVS News’ October 7 report, Tracey published a social media post that day urging the public not to litter and to care for their surrounding environment. She set an example by personally cleaning up roadside garbage and called on more people to join the action. Within a short time, this initiative evolved into a civil movement committed to restoring cleanliness and public spirit along the Pan Borneo Highway.
“I am thrilled to see news about Tracey E. Hughes and her friends leading the Pan Borneo Highway cleanup. This action not only demonstrates their love for cleanliness but also reflects a high level of civic consciousness in preserving public facilities,” said Nanta.
He pointed out that this campaign aligns with the Works Ministry's long-term goals to promote road cleanliness and safety, while also delivering a positive message that maintaining public infrastructure is a shared responsibility.
“In my view, this is also a recognition of the government’s efforts. The government has invested billions of ringgit to build comfortable and safe road networks for the people, and grassroots efforts to maintain cleanliness are the best return for this investment,” he said.
Nanta added that in August this year, he launched a cleanliness awareness campaign themed “Jum Jaga Pan Borneo Bait-Bait” (Let Us Guard the Pan Borneo Highway Together).
“Now, seeing more and more of the public respond—including actions led by Tracey and her team—my colleagues at the Ministry and I are deeply encouraged, because we are not alone on the road to raising social awareness,” he said.
Nanta emphasized that these efforts will further strengthen the notion that “roads do not belong to the government alone, but are a shared asset and responsibility for all,” and called on more Malaysians to actively participate in similar public-minded civic actions.