Festive stalls in Little India a fire hazard

Market Street in Little India, George Town, is narrower and more congested with makeshift tents pitched by traders for the ongoing Deepavali Carnival Sale. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT/The Star

THE Consumers Association of Penang has called on the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to take action against shop operators who put up huge canopies by the roadside in Little India.

Its president S.M. Mohamed Idris said the pitching of canopies caused a fire threat and traffic obstruction along China Street, Penang Street, King Street and Market Street.