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Two MBPP officers hurt in balloon explosion during Thaipusam

By LO TERN CHERN

GEORGE TOWN: Two Penang Island City Council (MBPP) enforcement officers were injured after gas-filled balloons they had seized exploded during the Thaipusam celebrations here.

The incident occurred at about 10.45pm on Sunday (Feb 1), as stalls were winding down operations.

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