Why did Penangites cross the bridge? You won’t believe some of the reasons

GEORGE TOWN: Buying mainland vegetables, visiting friends and crossing over the channel for just that special dish were among reasons given to army personnel and policemen at a roadblock here.

The soldiers, all geared up in their uniform and berets, put out their hands to stop cars and politely greeted motorists who were out despite the movement control order (MCO), implemented to stem the tide of Covid-19 infections.