According to Karpagarasee Ramaksihnan, the Team Leader of Clean Thaipusam at Batu Caves, their objectives expanded beyond merely collecting rubbish. - Astro AWANI

According to Karpagarasee Ramaksihnan, the Team Leader of Clean Thaipusam at Batu Caves, their objectives expanded beyond merely collecting rubbish. - Astro AWANI

Fruit picking for Fruit Bank by Clean Thaipusam 2024

According to Karpagarasee, their goals have expanded beyond just collecting rubbish. It has become a movement that aims not only to maintain cleanliness, but also to promote a change in attitude towards waste and conservation. Volunteers are now actively separating fruit left behind by worshippers, turning potential waste into a useful resource through a new initiative called Fruit Bank.

SAFM collects leftover fruits to feed stray animals under their care, minimizing food waste and contributing to wildlife welfare. - Astro AWANI

SAFM collects leftover fruits to feed stray animals under their care, minimizing food waste and contributing to wildlife welfare. - Astro AWANI

Under the Fruit Bank initiative, Clean Thaipusam is working with Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM), an animal rights and welfare NGO, where leftover fruit will be used to feed stray animals under SAFM's care.