Covid-19: Hundreds of rubbish collectors at risk of exposure, says Kepong MP


HUNDREDS of garbage collectors in Kuala Lumpur are at risk of catching Covid 19 in the course of carrying out their duties, as they are exposed to contamination.

A Kuala Lumpur lawmaker who has been observing them since the government introduced the movement control order (MCO) on March 18 said the workers had not been told to separate the waste they collect, especially hazardous waste.

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