Low-key Christmas in Penang, but influx of cars from mainland expected

Lim, 47, and Valyn Chong, 42, looking for the gifts at Gurney Plaza during their last-minute shopping on Christmas Eve.

GEORGE TOWN: Penangites generally like to do last-minute shopping during festivals season.

But this year, there was not much of a crowd in most shopping complexes, likely due to the high number of Covid-19 cases every day.