Taking ownership of KL hydrants


Lee keeps an eye out for defective fire hydrants in Taman Desa. This chamber hydrant can easily be overlooked due to the missing H pillar. — SAMUEL ONG/The Star

EVERY morning, Taman Desa resident Alex Lee sets out for his jog and keeps an eye out for fire hydrants.

While others focus on their fitness goals, Lee makes it a habit to check whether the hydrants along his route are visible, accessible and in working condition.

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