He said that complaints about dirty toilets, particularly at entry points such as airports, are among the most frequent raised by visitors. “It’s not about how often cleaning is done, but how ‘clean’ the process is,” he said, likening poor practices to repeatedly mopping floors with dirty water. Noruddin explained that facade cleaning costs vary widely depending on building height, accessibility, equipment needs and time constraints. “Some buildings only allow facade cleaning on weekends. From an architectural perspective, Malaysian Institute of Architects president Adrianta Aziz said facade cleanliness of buildings and popular landmarks is critical in shaping a city’s image for visitors.

Source: The Star January 01, 2026 23:25 UTC