Public told not to place lit candles, lamps on lamp posts, traffic lights

Jelapang assemblyman Cheah Pou Hian (left) and State Infrastructures, chairman Datuk Nizar Jamaluddin checking the traffic lights at Jalan kledang Ipoh-Lumut road accident prone area. - RONNIE CHIN/The Star

IPOH: The public has been advised not to place lit candles or kerosene lamps on street or traffic light posts as these could damage the cables inside.

Perak infrastructure committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said people tend to place these open flames on or near the posts, sometimes for several days.