A screenshot of the viral video of the man impersonating an MBPP cleaner.
A VIRAL video making the rounds on social media shows a man impersonating a local authority cleaner and soliciting angpow from homeowners.
Did this incident happen in Penang recently?
Verdict:
TRUE
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) said it was aware of the incident and had lodged a police report.
In a statement on Wednesday (Jan 25), MBPP said it viewed the incident seriously and would not compromise with anyone who impersonated its staff under any circumstances.
"We confirm that the man is not our employee and had maliciously pretended to be an MBPP cleaner. His tactic was detected in the incident reported to have occurred in Batu Lancang recently," the statement read.
According to MBPP, giving angpow to cleaners was prohibited and it advised the public to lodge a report if they were approached by MBPP staff asking for donations.
"The public can contact MBPP's 24-hour hotline at 04-263 7637 or WhatsApp 016-200 4082," it said.
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