Neighbours in fear of health hazard


Residents are worried that the house is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. (Inset) Containers with stagnant water found at the house. — Photos: SAMUEL ONG/The Star

RESIDENTS of Jalan Wan Empok Satu in Bandar Baru Seri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, are appealing to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to clean up a house in their neighbourhood which they say is a health hazard.

They say the double-storey link house is a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes and other pests.“I am afraid there will be a dengue outbreak,” said 70-year-old Toh Ching Kang.

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