BBC’s ‘humble king of noodles’ enjoys brisk business in Penang despite MCO


GEORGE TOWN: The work goes on for char koay teow seller Tan Chooi Hong, 79, despite being described by the BBC as Malaysia’s humble ‘King of Noodles’.

Even the movement control order has not stopped him from enjoying steady business at his stall on Siam Road.

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