MCA man leaps into garbage-filled drain to raise awareness on pollution


GEORGE TOWN: In an effort to raise awareness on keeping rivers clean, a Penang MCA leader jumped into a garbage-filled drain linking to Sungai Pinang, which is said to be among the dirtiest rivers in the country.

Cheah Chin Woon, who is Penang MCA social movement bureau head, then used a net to scoop up bottles, plastic bags and a variety of other waste for disposal.

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