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Wong says that with construction and renovation works not allowed now and with many people jobless, his business has dropped by at least 70%. – ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

IT IS not known when the pandemic will end, but some Penangites evidently make the best use of their time staying safe at home, as is evident from a visit to Cheapside.

This is an alley off Chulia Street in the heart of George Town’s heritage enclave.

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