27-07-2025
Putrajaya residents step up fight against dengue
'Gotong-royong' participants including residents, business owners, students and NGOs helping to pick up rubbish in the Precinct 9 commercial area.
A MEGA gotong-royong was organised by Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) to combat the dengue scourge and foster stronger community spirit at a commercial area in the administrative capital.
PPj president Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said the event in Precinct 9 focused on cleanliness, particularly at food premises.
'This included providing direct guidance to premises owners about hygiene practices in food preparation and the handling of raw ingredients,' he said.
Fadlun (third from left) says it is important to maintain Putrajaya's clean and well-kept image. — Photos: LOW LAY PHON/The Star
Another areas of focus was drainage, which Fadlun said must be continuously monitored, along with efforts to prevent the presence of rats in commercial areas.
'The drainage system must be carefully managed at all times.
'We also want to ensure that there are no rats in this area.
'PPj will work closely with the management bodies of commercial centres to implement ongoing measures to keep the area clean.'
In his speech, Fadlun underscored the need to maintain Putrajaya's clean and well-kept image, while ensuring residents and visitors' welfare.
He said the campaign also emphasised volunteerism, community engagement and unity among residents.
Some of the young volunteers at event.
The event, part of the Best@Putrajaya Campaign, involved 200 participants including residents, business owners, students and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
The participants took part in plogging by picking up rubbish in drains and cleaning gutters at the commercial centre.
Also present at the event were representatives from Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) and Alam Flora Sdn Bhd.
