What ban? Penangites crowd market, causing traffic congestion

By N. TRISHA

GEORGE TOWN: Penangites came out in droves to shop at the Ayer Itam market on Thursday (March 19) in spite of the ongoing movement control order (MCO).

As early as 8am, the traffic at the Ayer Itam area was already congested.

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