00:00Many drains in Kuala Lumpur have become nearly inaccessible for maintenance due to illegal
00:06encroachments.
00:08This has hindered drain cleaning operations, causing delays for Alam Flora workers to carry
00:12out their work.
00:13First, the main obstacle during our daily tasks, first because there's a lot of utilities
00:24along the drains, there's water utilities, and then the coming in now is like a telco
00:32utilities.
00:33There's a part of the drain that we can't use, like the bomb or the high-pressure nozzle.
00:47So, as workers or shooters, we are given the responsibility to enter the drain in the city
00:56centre.
00:57Alhamdulillah, so far, it's okay, it's normal, but in the beginning, it's a bit difficult.
01:02In the beginning, we want to get used to the smell, sometimes the smell of gas, sometimes
01:07the smell of the floor, the smell of garbage.
01:09We want to get used to all of that.
01:12Alhamdulillah, now everything is okay.
01:14Moreover, these encroachments might even cause hazards for wheelchair users and the disabled
01:20and post risks during emergencies.
01:22The outdated drains and rapid development in the area will also complicate the cleaning
01:27process.
01:28Despite the challenges, Alam Flora workers continue to carry out their duties to unclog
01:33the drains.
01:34The challenges of driving the train are many, more than many customers, many people.
01:43We are always angry.
01:45As workers, we have to accept that we have to enter through the left and exit through
01:51the right.
01:52If we want to do it properly, to remove all the things, sometimes it takes almost one
01:56hour, for the scratch of 50 meters, 40 meters.
02:01But if there's no obstacle or anything, we just, five to ten minutes, it's clear already.
02:07Because the catch basin is just waiting at one spot, and then our pressure jetter shoots
02:12at one spot.
02:13Alam Flora has identified 10 critical hotspots in the city where they face difficulties in
02:18their operations.
02:20These areas are mostly concentrated in Chowkit, Titiwangsa, Kampung Baru, Pudu, and Bukit
02:27Bintang.
02:28Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation said they are aware of the issues
02:32faced by Alam Flora, and added that while their duty does not cover actions against
02:37such premises, they will report their findings to local authorities, which can take enforcement
02:42action for unauthorized structures in public spaces.
02:46They said their long-term strategy will involve collaboration with City Hall to install waste
02:50filtration systems to reduce drain pollution and push for stricter penalties against illegal
02:55waste dumping.
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