“If there were no trash bins in sight, you can bring those back home and throw them away there.”
A photo showing trash scattered along a roadside walkway near the Kuala Terengganu drawbridge after what appears to be an iftar gathering has sparked criticism from netizens.
The image, shared by Threads user solehhilmi_26, shows plastic bags, food containers and drink bottles left along a pedestrian pathway.
In the caption, the user criticised those responsible for leaving the mess behind.
“Monkeys breaking fast. Happy for themselves only because tomorrow they believe the MBKT workers will come and clean it up for them,” the user wrote, adding that it was “sad to see such uncivilised behaviour”.
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The post quickly drew reactions from other users who echoed the sentiment, saying the situation reflects a recurring problem during the fasting month.
One commenter said that even if there were no rubbish bins nearby, people should take responsibility for their own waste.
“If there were no trash bins in sight, you can bring those back home and throw them away there. What’s the big deal?” the user wrote.
Another lamented that the issue happens every year.
“Every year it’s like this. Disappointing. What’s so hard about cleaning up after yourselves? Uncivilised,” the comment read.
Others compared the situation to stricter enforcement in other countries.
“Wow, people manage to run away. In Singapore, before you even sit and eat by the roadside you could already be handcuffed. CCTV and plainclothes officers patrol and check the area,” another netizen claimed.
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The Sun Malaysia
