River rangers cleaning up Sungai Pari in Perak early last year, before the Covid-19 pandemic was declared. — Filepic
AMID the Covid-19 pandemic, members of a local community group continue to keep an eye on several main rivers in Ipoh, Perak, with one main objective — to check pollution.
The River and Smart Rangers, comprising eight youths, have made it their primary aim to stop pollution and improve the condition of rivers, mainly Sungai Kinta, Sungai Pari and Sungai Buntong.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Celebrate Merdeka with 50% Off!
T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
More photos
Jayagopi mixing garden waste in the compost bin.
Some of the colourful candles and soaps that the rangers made from used cooking oil.
Tamiylalagi (left) and Santhia measuring the bottles of used cooking oil that goes into the making of the candles and soap.
Plastic items, discarded food and broken ceramic flower pots are among items river rangers picked up during a clean-up exercise before the Covid-19 pandemic. — Filepic
Rainwater harvested in this tank is used to water the vegetables and fruits grown at the premises.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
