Election fever presents golden opportunities

Nor Erwan (centre) with his staff showing some of the dishes at his restaurant in Sungai Bakap. — Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB and CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

THE Sungai Bakap by-election has brought plenty of hustle and bustle into this town in Nibong Tebal, Penang, with Cabinet ministers, party leaders, workers and volunteers pouring into the area to support the campaigning period.

As a result, the local economy has been flourishing over the past few weeks especially for hotels and eateries.