THIRTY bicycles were presented to needy children by the Pe-nang Municipal Council (MPPP) during the launching of the Hari Raya Green and Clean community programme in Kampung Sungai Gelugor, Penang.
The bicycles were presented to them by state Local Government and Traffic Management Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow.
The programme was jointly orga-nised by the council and the Sun- gai Gelugor Village Development, Security and Community Committee (JKKK).
Eager beavers: The children crowding around the brand new bicycles during the Hary Raya Green and Clean event In his speech, Chow said: “The recycling habit must be instilled among children from a young age so that they will maintain the habit as they grow up.
“This will go a long way in keeping Penang clean.”
He later opened the new community hall of the Sungai Gelugor JKKK.
Among the activities held during the event on Friday were a children’s colouring competition, netball competition and a lucky draw.
There was also an exhibition by several agencies such as the Drain-age and Irrigation Department, Department of Environment and Penang Public Library Corporation.
It was also attended by 23 representatives from the Kota Baru Municipal Council.
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