BUKIT MERTAJAM: A Phor Thor (Hungry Ghost Festival) committee in Jalan Pasar is adopting a cleaner and greener approach after seeing thousands of giant joss sticks being burnt during the 137-year-old celebration here.
Bukit Mertajam Tai Su Yeah Festival urn trustee Datuk Peh Weng Khim said they introduced cup-sized oil candles as an alternative to devotees as offerings to Tai Su Yeah (King of Hades).
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