Perched: Friends of Sungai Klang co-founder Syuen Toh looking at a trolley stuck in a tree after it was thrown from a pedestrian bridge connecting Gardens Mall to the Abdullah Hukum apartment. – YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
ABANDONED shopping trolleys near carparks and mall parking bays are a common sight but of late, there seems to be more that end up in the strangest locations.During last December’s big flood, waste removal contractor Alam Flora not only discovered many of these trolleys in manholes and public drains, but also in Sungai Klang.
In fact, trolleys that have been abandoned by shoppers are ending up further away from the malls or hypermarkets they originate from.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Perched: Friends of Sungai Klang co-founder Syuen Toh looking at a trolley stuck in a tree after it was thrown from a pedestrian bridge connecting Gardens Mall to the Abdullah Hukum apartment. – YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
Ummi suggests installing a tracker on trolleys to curb dumping.
Kalithasan says trolley dumping strains river infrastructure.
Tan calls on supermarkets to take responsibility for lost trolleys.
Dr Jaya says people who abandon trolleys are irresponsible.
Trolleys abandoned by shoppers at a pedestrian bridge in the Mid Valley area in Kuala Lumpur. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
