A master at turning trash into lanterns


Koh putting finishing touches to his lanterns that were made with recyclable item. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star

THE saying that one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure is clearly reflected in 65-year-old Koh Liang Sia’s lanterns, which are made of mostly recyclable items.

Plastic bottles, cutlery and unwanted biscuit boxes are some of the main materials used in making the lanterns.

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