Rally rubbish claim sparks debate


Eyesore: The overflowing bags of rubbish and discarded plastic cups seen here were part of the 20 tonnes left behind after the Turun Anwar rally. — Photo courtesy of Nga Kor Ming

A HEATED exchange erupted in the Dewan Rakyat after Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming defended his earlier statement that 20 metric tonnes of rubbish were left behind after the recent Turun Anwar rally.

He said the figure was based on findings from Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp).

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