It is all quiet in Penang’s tourist hot spots

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GEORGE TOWN: For tourists not caught up in the Covid-19 (novel coronavirus) fear, it is a great time to be in Penang.

GEORGE TOWN:In Armenian Street, where hordes of tourists used to line up just to get a chance to take photos with the Children on Bicycle mural, they can now take all the time they want to strike the perfect pose.Among the few shopping for souvenirs were student Nadhirah Ahmad Tamizi and her friends from Parit Buntar, Perak.“We are only here for a day trip. Initially, we were reluctant to travel but wanted to do this before we get our SPM results.

Living store owner Henry Chew, 26, said he had suffered over 70% drop in profits since news on the outbreak became widespread. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the situation could get worse if the travel restrictions imposed by China was prolonged.

 

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