Milkman still making his rounds

By R. SEKARAN

‘Sunset trade’: Govindan packing fresh milk for his customers at Datuk Keramat Road in Penang. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: B. Govindan has been delivering fresh cow’s milk to his clients for the past 32 years.

The 56-year-old milkman is among a handful of those who are still working in this “sunset trade” on Penang island.

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