Working for a cleaner Thaipusam


Volunteers choosing fruits still in good condition for the consumption of wild animals.

IN the five years since the “Clean Thaipusam” initiative started, there has been a positive shift in attitudes in waste management, says the programme’s organiser.

Film director JK Wicky said he had seen significant improvement among the temple management of Batu Caves and visitors since first spearheading a volunteer drive to clean up the area during Thaipusam in 2019.

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