Island puts limits on foreign retailers

All in order: Firuze, a shop helper, arranging goods at a shop selling imported items from Myanmar at Level Two in Komtar Tower, Penang.

GEORGE TOWN: To curb foreigners from taking over Penang island’s retail sector, the city council is enforcing a set of new rulings on foreign businessmen.

Businesses owned by foreigners cannot sell fresh produce, seafood or frozen food from July 1.