The deserted upper station at Penang Hill. —Filepic
THE tourism industry in Penang is taking a big hit with the extension of the movement control order (MCO).
Even when the MCO is eventually lifted, industry players do not expect tourists to come flocking back at once and are ready for one of their toughest challenges in living memory.
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Tourism industry in Penang
The deserted upper station at Penang Hill. —Filepic
Ch’ng: More should be done for the tourism industry which contributes RM1bil to Penang.
No tourists around to use the bicycle service in Beach Street during the MCO. — Filepic
Ooi: This is the first time in more than 100 years that Kek Lok Si has been closed.
Cheok: The Penang Hill Corporation has been dealing with zero income since the MCO.
Kek Lok Si Temple in Ayer Itam is a picture of tranquility. — Filepic
Ang: If the MCO goes beyond the end of April, we have to rethink our strategy.
Entopia, formerly known as Penang Butterfly Farm in Teluk Bahang, Penang has been a favourite of both locals and foreign holiday-makers during the festive season. starpic by GOH GAIK LEE/The Star/28 mar 2017.
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