Penang Hill cleaner gets award from governor


Proud moment: Sanmuggam showing his PJM medal after the investiture ceremony.

GEORGE TOWN: After spending 39 years serving the Penang Island City Council (MBPP), P. Sanmuggam is still going strong in his job to upkeep Penang Hill.

The 61-year-old takes the funicular train up the hill every morning before he starts to clean up the place to ensure the public would have a pleasant visit.

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