JOHOR BAHRU, Jan. 9 -- A homeless man in his 60s has been placed under the care of the Johor Social Welfare Department (JKM) following public concerns over his activities and living conditions in Bandar Permas Jaya and Senibong here.

The man had been collecting and stacking used boxes at business premises in the area, which prompted complaints from the public after walkways and access points to shops were affected.

He is also alleged to have burned rubbish he collected in the open, causing discomfort to those in the surrounding area.

Kampung Senibong Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) secretary Habib Syed Sallilah Aasad said business owners and residents had raised concerns over the situation over the past few months.

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