By Aida Aziz
Photo MBI
IPOH: It appears that the issue of hoarding trash or recyclable items within residential premises is quite common around this city, despite multiple enforcement actions being taken in the past.
Most recently, three six-tonne capacity trucks were used to collect trash from a house near Pasir Pinji.
According to a statement from the Ipoh City Council (MBI), the house, which was filled with garbage, was occupied by a 69-year-old senior citizen.
“MBI carried out an integrated operation to eliminate public nuisance at a residential premises following repeated complaints regarding the hoarding of recyclable items,
including piles of garbage that caused disturbance to the local community.”
“The resident failed to comply with a Notice to Cease Nuisance under Section 82 of the Local Government Act 1976 for the second time, after committing a similar offence which resulted in court action by MBI back in 2022,”.
The statement said, the operation began at 8:30 a.m. with 24 MBI personnel and proceeded smoothly without any incidents.
MBI also advised the public not to carry out similar activities at their premises, as it can cause disturbances to nearby residents.
