WHILE I was walking along Lorong Hang Jebat, Melaka, one afternoon, an elderly man came up to me asking for RM5. The sight of beggars in the historical city even caught the attention of Melaka Transport, Works and Public Amenities Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Sofi Wahab. He said there was a growing number of beggars on the streets of Melaka, affecting the state’s image and tourism industry. Nevertheless, I have to take my hat off to two who continue to bring food to the homeless – Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong and Melaka Health and Anti-Drug Committee chairman Low Chee Leong. More importantly, those currently holding office should continue to be as friendly and caring as they were before GE14.

Source: The Star June 08, 2019 00:00 UTC