Help for Chinese tourists


Lu (centre, long-sleeved shirt) and the local media showing solidarity with victims of Covid-19 during a briefing session at the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Penang.

THE Chinese Consulate General in Penang is helping Chinese citizens to extend their stay in peninsular Malaysia in view of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in their country.

Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Penang Lu Shiwei said at least five Chinese nationals had approached them for a special pass application.

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