First-ever shelter for the homeless


Calm refuge: The new homeless shelter in George Town, Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Security guard Othman Abdullah is used to sleeping on the streets here, spending his nights at the Komtar bus station or near Padang Kota Lama.

Some days, when he is lucky, he can find a spot in drop-in centres like Kawan Centre and Anjung Singgah along Chulia Street.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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