Rapid action team: Mohd Noorazam (right) giving a thumbs up to Johor Baru City Council’s Skuad Kilat at Dataran Bandaraya in Johor Baru. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
JOHOR BARU: The city collects an average of one tonne of plastic waste every single day from its rivers, thus indicating the severity of littering as a phenomenon here, says the city council.
Johor Baru mayor Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman expressed disappointment at this disturbing scenario, which is undoubtedly due to the attitude of irresponsible quarters who still throw garbage into drains and rivers indiscriminately.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
