Vexing problem of littering problem


YOUR recent reports, “Warning for outdoor holiday-seekers” and “Doc: Malaysians need to be more civic-conscious” (The Star, March 16), highlight the challenges faced in keeping national parks and other outdoor recreational areas clean and free of litter.

Littering is not just a matter of aesthetics, but one with serious environmental, economic and health implications, especially in light of the increase in leptospirosis and dengue cases.

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