Nga hits out at Pas-led rally participants for littering, burdening cleaning workers
In a series of social media postings on X, Nga said that due to the irresponsible behaviour of the opposition supporters, the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) had to work tirelessly to clean up the mess left behind.
"As the minister overseeing SWCorp, I am disappointed by PN's behaviour and indiscriminate littering.
"The Madani government upholds democracy and does not oppose peaceful assemblies, but please, maintain cleanliness.
"Do not bring shame to the country. Understand?"
The post was accompanied by pictures of solid waste management and cleaning workers cleaning the garbage left behind at several areas of the rally venue.
"Let the facts speak for themselves.
"A large amount of rubbish was indiscriminately discarded by PN opposition supporters who took part in the rally.
"As the agency responsible for public cleanliness, SWCorp is working tirelessly to clean up the garbage and filth left behind," Nga said in separate postings.
Police had said yesterday that at least 18,000 people attended the opposition-led rally held at Dataran Merdeka here yesterday.
Police had also said that the rally concluded without incident across several key areas in the city.
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