Beyond refuge for the homeless in Penang


Siew Khim (right) with Tan (second right, wearing green) recycling unwanted cardboard boxes at the transit centre for the homeless on Jalan CY Choy in George Town, Penang. With them is Alan (left). — KT GOH/The Star

IN A remarkable turnaround, 84 individuals who once sought refuge at the Penang Transit Centre for the Homeless have successfully secured employment.

Aged between 30 and 55, they are now working as security guards or cleaners at Penang Island City Council (MBPP) facilities, said Penang welfare committee chairman Lim Siew Khim.

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