Well, homeless people here is not quite the same as the ones back in Malaysia. To be qualified as a homeless person, you'll need a permit. Yes, you need to apply for license/PERMIT to beg for money. Or else, the local authority (DBKL equivalent) or police can catch you. SO, before giving out any money to them, make sure you ask for their begging permit. Haha...
Anyway, ever wonder why most of the homeless people here have a dog?? Because they like dogs? Dogs like them, cause they smell like dogs? Because British pity their dog more than them??? Hmm...
Or maybe their dogs can do the job for them???Well, the reason why homeless people have a dog because they haven't got the 'License to Beg'. There are so called "Homeless Shelters' for them but not the dogs. These shelters are meant to provide them with a shelter so they're not homeless. Since their dog is not allowed to enter, in a way, they're free to beg for money anywhere in the streets.
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that is an enlightening fact.. permit to become a homeless person? lol
ReplyDeletewell anyways, coming back to malaysia soon eh? welcome! haha
eh i didn't know they needed a permit? but what i know is, with 1 pound u can actually buy a Pound Saver beef/chicken burger already! hahaha. so, 20p from 5 people = a burger frm mcdonalds. not too hard eh! i was in the uk for holidays :)
ReplyDeleteBel: Didn't know about that leh... The reason why they need a permit is because they're entitled to these shelters and other social benefits. In order to prevent fraud, they'll have to kind of register or get a permit. The government here tends to help homeless people by giving them job opportunities such as selling magazines or even perform tricks.
ReplyDeleteCruella: You are right about the pound saver meal from McD. My colleague always order them. In my opinion, they're not really that poor lar. The government gives them social benefits (i.e. money). With 1 pound, it's enough to pay for 1 meal, provided that you cook by yourself. So, you'll only need 3 pounds to survive for a day. :D
Anyway, glad that both of you commented in my blog... I'm very happy to know that... :D
wao...to be a beggar also need a permit?really unlike from malaysia...i just know that...the wonder there are so much con-man here!
ReplyDeleteCon-man is everywhere dear. There are also british con-man. In fact, I think all British are con-man, just that they hide it so well that you're not able to notice it. Don't be fooled by their looks or what they wear.
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