Ruling to stop use of polystyrene foam containers during Thaipusam

Reduce volume: Devotees breaking coconuts at Batu Caves temple complex in the run-up to Thaipusam last year. -filepic

POLYSTYRENE cups and containers and other non-recyclable materials are prohibited in Batu Caves this coming Thaipusam festival.

The Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) has given a directive to the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam, which manages the iconic tourist attraction, to go green this year as it wants to encourage devotees and visitors to be more environmentally conscious.