There seemed to be a lot more excitement heading into the new year this time around, especially as we were heading into a new decade. But the celebrations across Kuala Lumpur still resulted in an age-old problem: mounds of rubbish and damage left behind after the celebrations are over.

<p>There seemed to be a lot more excitement heading into the new year this time around, especially as we were heading into a new decade. But the celebrations across Kuala Lumpur still resulted in an age-old problem: <a href="https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/01/552590/kl-streets-choked-rubbish-after-new-year-revelry">mounds of rubbish and damage left behind after the celebrations are over</a>.</p>

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