Trash in Penang drops by almost 20%

Unsung heroes: MBPP workers cleaning the roads outside the Ayer Itam market in Penang.

GEORGE TOWN: Rubbish generated in Penang has dropped by almost 20% since the start of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18.

Both the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) recorded drops of around 29% in overall industrial waste and over 10% in overall domestic rubbish.