Living off the scraps they can scavenge


KOTA KINABALU: For the families living near a landfill in Sandakan, they often keep an eagle eye on recyclable items to earn some cash for a decent meal.

The trash at the landfill is a source of income and even food for an estimated 200 families who are mostly undocumented people without the means to get proper jobs or go to school.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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