Lorry driver held for illegally dumping construction debris

Distasteful disposal: (From left) Rohaizat, Ang, Tan, Choong and Theng examining the illegally dumped construction debris in Bukit Jambul. — KT GOH/ The Star

GEORGE TOWN: A lorry driver was detained by Penang Island City Council (MBPP) enforcers for allegedly dumping eight tonnes of construction debris on a vacant plot of land next to a pocket park in Bukit Jambul.

City councillor Tan Soo Siang said a park visitor had spotted the lorry driver, in his 20s, committing the offence and called the MBPP hotline on Friday afternoon.