karang guni / kah-rahng goo-nee, ˈkɑrɑŋ ˈɡuniː The modern day ‘rag and bone man’ of Singapore is called the “Karung guni” man/woman. They can be seen visiting residences door-to-door collecting old newspapers and discarded electrical appliances. The karung guni industry is very profitable due to the dense urban nature of Singapore. The term “Karung guni” comes...
