(Right) The Star report on Nov 2. (Left) This beggar has chosen a touristy spot in Kuala Lumpur. — Filepic
A REPORT in The Star on Nov 2 shows how lucrative begging is in Malaysia – a group of beggars in Gelang Patah, Johor, was reported to be earning RM12,000 a month.
These beggars use various tactics to earn sympathy, including physical disability.
