BEGGARS seeking alms on the streets of George Town is a common sight. Come a festive season, their numbers will grow as they capitalise on the public’s generosity.
During the holy month of Ramadan, Chinese New Year and Deepavali, hundreds of beggars would throng the inner city.
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