Abandoned cars in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor keep piling up, with residents and the public pushing for action and clear scrapping options.
ABANDONED cars are becoming an increasingly visible problem in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
User @rinmansor posted the issue on X, saying, “There are way too many abandoned old cars in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Even if you see piles of fines and add another one, do you think the car owners care?
“You see this in visible areas, but in residential neighbourhoods there are even more. What’s the proper solution?” he wrote.
The problem, according to residents, is that fines alone do not deter owners.
@Sauffie_84 argued, “Fines don’t scare people. Try a beating or a month in prison, shake things up, make them carry their old car to a recycling centre.
“Only physical punishment really scares someone. Or the car becomes government property and is turned into a road barrier.”
Some suggest practical solutions.
@yongl95 pointed to a government initiative, “The government has an initiative: trade in old cars and get a discount on a new one. That’s a good start. Or ordinary people like me could share tips on restoring old cars.”
Others focus on direct recycling and stern enforcement. @hatrednkaos said, “Take them and recycle the metal. Enforcement would happen immediately.”
Meanwhile, @HilmiAdi warned of the legal challenges, explaining, “Enforcers pile on fines to get the total to a level where major action can be taken. Local authorities are reluctant to tow cars because by law they have to store them, and their storage depot are full.”
Residents continue to call for clearer procedures. @aliahjn noted, “Not everyone knows how to scrap old vehicles. The procedure and suggested scrap locations should be publicised by state, along with estimated costs or payments.”
@moksmoke added, “Deal with it by acting as if the car is being seized. The owner will panic when it disappears and check with the council. Want the car back? Pay the outstanding fines. Give one year with no claim? Scrap it.
“Finding a solution isn’t difficult; it’s just often made unnecessarily complicated. There’s always an excuse—it ultimately comes down to whether people are willing to take action.”
As abandoned vehicles continue to clutter the streets, it’s clear that both residents and concerned members of the public are calling for stronger enforcement and clearer options for scrapping or recycling old cars.
The Sun Malaysia
