Bukit Mertajam market in Penang ordered to close again after five tested positive for Covid-19


BUTTERWORTH: The Bukit Mertajam market has been ordered to close for the second time in three months after five Covid-19 cases were detected among its traders and workers.

The Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) ordered the market to close for seven days from Aug 5 to 11, pending their Covid-19 screening.

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