Malaysian researchers are testing drones to detect trash and notify local authorities for clean-up. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star
Imagine having a bird’s-eye view of the ground, spotting areas where trash accumulates, often unnoticed and ignored by many. While out of sight may mean out of mind for most, some are increasingly concerned about the long-term environmental impact of uncollected waste.
“I just feel there’s a lot of waste everywhere in the city, even in areas like the beach and by the river,” says Raja Mazhar Mohar Raja Tun Mohar of the Malaysian Humanitarian Foundation (MHF), a non-governmental organisation aiming for 5% of Malaysians to become skilled, long-term volunteers by 2030.
