Mulling move to ease the burden


Shoppers following the SOP at the entry point of the Bayan Baru night market in Lengkok Mahsuri. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

THE Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will look into extending waiver of rental to be paid by traders operating at morning and night markets.

Council mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang said most businesses were suffering due to the Covid-19 pandemic and several business owners had requested the council to extend the waiver.

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