KUALA LUMPUR — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) sent cleanup crews to Dataran Merdeka early this morning. Workers faced a huge task after thousands of football fans left piles of trash behind.
The crowd gathered late last night to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Spain played Argentina on large screens across the historic field.
Fans cheered during the match, but the event ended on a messy note. Sunrise revealed a lawn covered in plastic bottles, food wrappers, and cardboard boxes.
DBKL Calls for Better Civic Mindedness
Sanitation teams worked for hours to pick up the waste and sweep the area. They restored the iconic green square before midday.
However, city leaders voiced strong disappointment over the messy outcome. They posted photos of the abandoned litter on social media to highlight the problem.
DBKL stated that keeping the capital clean requires effort from everyone. Municipal workers cannot handle the burden alone after every major event.
City leaders urged citizens to take pride in public spaces. They asked future event visitors to use trash bins and keep Malaysia clean.
