Festive cheer marred by those playing with fire


Screenshot of an explosion at Nibong Tebal fireworks stall in Penang last month which put properties and vehicles in the vicinity at risk.
Screenshot of an explosion at Nibong Tebal fireworks stall in Penang last month which put properties and vehicles in the vicinity at risk.

Recently I received pictures of injuries of a man in his 30s from Segamat, Johor, who lost his leg while playing with fireworks during Chinese New Year.

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