Batu Caves management boosts cleanliness with 300+ bins and enforces safety rules for Thaipusam, coordinating closely with DBKL and police
KUALA LUMPUR: Management for the Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves has intensified cleanliness controls by adding more than 300 small bins alongside large waste collection lorries.
This move aligns with the public littering ban enforced since 1 January. Temple trustee Datuk N. Sivakumar said the goal is to ensure the surrounding area remains clean and orderly throughout the festival.
He advised Hindu devotees and visitors to adhere to the set cleanliness guidelines and dispose of trash only in provided bins.
Regarding safety, Sivakumar stated that visitors are prohibited from bringing any dangerous items into the celebration area to prevent unwanted incidents.
Management and security agencies will continuously monitor the situation and take immediate action against any legal violations.
Preparations for Thaipusam, which falls this Sunday, began early with close cooperation from various government agencies.
“Preparations started from 30 January, including the movement of chariots,” Sivakumar said. This coordination involves agencies like Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
Planning for milk pot carriers and kavadi bearers was done over the past two to three months.
Thaipusam is one of the most important Hindu festivals and a major cultural event in Malaysia, with Batu Caves as its focal point.
