God of Prosperity says 2018 good for Penang economy


Devotees giving thanks and offering prayers during the annual flame-watching ceremony at the Hai Choo Soo Temple in Tanjung Tokong, Penang. — Photo: Courtesy of David ST Loh

THE overall economy for Penang in the Year of the Earth Dog will be good.

The Tua Pek Kong (God of Prosperity) made the forecast during the annual Chneah Hoay (flame-watching) ceremony at Hai Choo Soo Temple in Tanjung Tokong.

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