Penang removes playground structures with pig-like designs

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GEORGE TOWN • Several playthings that resembled a pig were removed from the Esplanade hours after photos of the structures went viral in cyberspace.

Penang Island City Council (MBPP) immediately replaced the spring-operated ride with a pig design with those of birds at the outdoor playground last Saturday.

Penang Muslim non-governmental organisations coalition secretary Ahmad Yakqub Nazri said he was shocked when he saw the structures that resembled a pig.

"Those who installed such items are clearly insensitive to the Muslims in the state," he said.

MBPP secretary Ang Aing Thye said that the officer-in-charge of the project had been told to submit a report.

"We are investigating the matter. Action will be taken against those at fault," he said.

THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-...ns#xtor=CS1-10


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