Stop Playing Hero at Traffic Lights — DBKU Warns Roadside 'Superheroes'
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They're back at it again — Spiderman, Batman and Iron Man at Kuching traffic lights, waving buckets for donations.
DBKU (Kuching North City Commission) says it's had enough. Despite repeated warnings, people dressed as superheroes keep returning to busy road intersections and roundabouts to collect money from drivers.
Mayor of Kuching North, Dato Hilmy Othman, said complaints have been flooding in through the DBKU hotline and from enforcement officers on the ground.
"Every time we take action, they disappear for two or three days — then they come back again," he said. "We have no issue taking firm action if they remain stubborn."
Safety concern
Hilmy stressed that the activity is dangerous — not just for the people standing in traffic, but also for motorists who get distracted or have to brake suddenly, especially during peak hours.
Street performance not banned
DBKU clarified that it's not against street performances per se — but anyone wanting to perform or entertain needs a permit first. Collecting money at hazardous spots without approval won't be tolerated.
"Any form of entertainment within DBKU's administrative area requires prior approval," he said.
Location: DBKU jurisdiction, Kuching
Details: Roadside 'superheroes' collecting donations at traffic lights have ignored repeated warnings; DBKU considering stricter enforcement
Source: DayakDailyHas anyone else seen these 'superheroes' at Kuching traffic lights?
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