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‘Human waste in open spaces hazardous to public health’

A leaking pipe in Lebuh Pudu that is said to be used by homeless people for bathing and washing.

ENVIRONMENTAL experts are warning that human waste found around Kuala Lumpur’s back lanes and sidewalks could contaminate the city’s water sources.

Business owners said they had seen homeless people defecating and urinating directly into drains and exposed manholes.

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