A change of mindset is needed to solve Kuala Lumpur’s rat problem

Unhygienic conditions,such as this back alley in Bukit Bintang provide conducive environments for rodents to thrive as they are drawn to places where the sanitation is poor and food is abundant.

AMIDST the towering buildings that make up Kuala Lumpur’s iconic skyline, the city is plagued by an ever-increasing population of rats.

For many KL-ites, it is a common sight to see rats scurrying about market places, eateries and back alleys.