When hikers failed in maintaining the cleanliness of a waterfall at Terengganu, a local man took up the responsibility to pick 10 kilograms of trash while on his hike.

Hafizi Tajudin, otherwise known as Pok Jie, had decided to go to Janda Mandi waterfall in Kemaman for a picnic with his friend but on the way had found some litter left by previous hikers.

Upon picking a few plastic bottles, they felt the need to bury their picnic plans and focus on cleaning up the area.

The 27-year-old figured that the trash was there for around a week and had concerns that more hikers would make the situation worse.

He said, “Among the rubbish we found included drink bottles, food packaging, and used face masks. If this rubbish is not disposed of properly, over time it will increase and pollute the environment.”

His actions had inspired the public on social media and admitted that there need to be more people with Hafizi’s mentality.

Ivor Loke on the Facebook post said, “Our civic-minded is very much lacking in this country. It shows pure selfishness and no appreciation of the country’s natural beauty.”

He added that he is frustrated with the irresponsible hikers but has the utmost respect for the helpful duo.

Frank Francis mentioned that it is shameful to know the attitude on a clean environment is not important to people and it’s reflected in their mindset.

He wished that the authorities were as strict in Krabi, Thailand where they only permitted one plastic bottle per person and ensured that waste was disposed of appropriately.

-THE MALAYSIA VOICE