Blocks 19 and 20 chosen as exemplary group in U16

Brighter spot: Residents of Blocks 19 and 20 in Pangsapuri Melati have teamed up to make their environment better, beginning four years ago with the setting up of a fund. — YAP CHEE HONG / The Star

WHOEVER said poverty is a vicious cycle should take another look at the residents of Blocks 19 and 20 in Pangsapuri Melati, Taman Bukit Subang, Shah Alam.

In most low-cost flats, living conditions are bad due to safety issues, garbage woes and poor maintenance, making life miserable for its inhabitants.