Coastal areas in Penang were battered by high tides and big waves yesterday (17 Sep), leaving behind a trail of destruction and, sadly, a sea of rubbish.
A viral Facebook post from Penang Walkabouts highlighted the situation at Straits Quay, where large amounts of trash—plastic bottles, containers, and styrofoam—were scattered all over the coastal pathway.
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The caption, “The sea gave us back our rubbish,” resonated with many, as the waves seemed to return the garbage that had been irresponsibly dumped into the ocean.
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Meanwhile, at Padang Kota Lama, popular hawker stalls were hit by large waves, with water flooding the seating area.
A video shared on the AnakPinang Facebook page showed the waves crashing into the shore, catching many by surprise.
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Locals are expressing their concerns over both the unpredictable tides and the alarming amount of rubbish returning to shore.
