‘School boat’ service rows back to business as schools reopen

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TANJONG KARANG: After struggling to keep his “school boat” business afloat since the Covid-19 pandemic struck, boatman Ng Hock Heng is finally filled with hope.

The 57-year-old, who transports students from Kampung Sungai Kajang to their respective schools across Sungai Tengi, is back in business.“Yesterday, I transported 14 pupils who are in Years One, Two and Three, as well as kindergarden , across the river,” said Ng, who charges each student a fee of RM30 a month.

Next week will see pupils from Years Four, Five and Six, as well as those from Remove classes, Forms One and Two, head back to school.

 

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