Johor man says he collected recyclables to sell, not trouble neighbours
JOHOR BARU: “I was collecting the items to sell, not to trouble my neighbours,” said a physically disabled elderly man after authorities cleared about 13 tonnes of recyclable materials from his home in Taman Permas Jaya.
A physically disabled man in his 60s in Johor claimed he collected recyclable materials to sell, not to bother his neighbours, after authorities removed about 13 tonnes of waste from his home in Taman Permas Jaya. The man's property had become cluttered with trash and recyclables, blocking the front gate and sidewalk. Neighbours complained about unpleasant odours, pests, and a messy environment.
The elderly man admitted he had not anticipated authorities would intervene. He stated he planned to sell the items the following day but vowed not to repeat the action. A local resident, identified only as Tharanya, expressed relief at the cleanup, noting that previous attempts to persuade the man to stop had been unsuccessful.
Tharanya hoped the authorities would keep watch to prevent the man from resuming the activity. State SWCorp removed the materials and issued a warning that the owner could face a fine ranging from RM10,000 to RM100,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both under Section 71(1) of Act 672.
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