KUALA LUMPUR - Thousands of discarded footwear have become a hindrance for this year’s post-Thaipusam cleaning crew. The honorary secretary of the Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam in Kuala Lumpur said the temple faced an unusual problem this year after visitors left...
However, areas outside the temple by the main road were surrounded by piles of rubbish comprising discarded plastic and polystyrene food and drinks packaging as well as food waste.
“We placed additional bins within the main complex and advised visitors to use them, but the rubbish problem is unavoidable. Mr Sethu Pathy advised visitors to consider leaving their footwear in their car next time, instead of wearing them to the temple. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam trustee, Mr K. Kathirasan, said 1,000 rubbish bins were purchased and placed at all corners of the site for this year’s celebration.
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