Putting a stop to PokeStops

(STAND ALONE)Fever pitch: City folk seen playing ‘Pokemon Go’ on their smartphones at Kuching Waterfront.

PETALING JAYA: Places of worship and other sensitive venues can now get unwanted virtual “pests” removed from their premises, according to Pokemon GO developer Niantic Labs.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response from the Pokemon GO community. That enthusiasm has led players to visit many real-world locations and we have received requests to remove some locations.