Residents raise objection over telco tower located next to playground


GEORGE TOWN: A telecommunication tower more than five storeys high erected next to a playground in Pengkalan Weld to offer better network connectivity to residents has raised concerns over the safety of children playing there.

MCA Tanjung division chairman Loke Poh Chye said despite the tower being located some distance from residential flats in the area, residents have voiced their objection because it was next to the playground.

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