GEORGE TOWN: The annual Chief Minister’s Chinese New Year open house will not be held for the second year in a row in view of the current situation in the country, which has yet to fully emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The state Information Department said in a statement this was decided after taking the safety of the public into consideration.
"Furthermore, there is a need for strict adherence to standard operating procedures, especially with the recent detection of several cases of the Omicron variant in Penang," the department said on Monday (Jan 10).
It also urged the public to practise self-control and remain disciplined in complying with SOP for the safety of their families and the community.
The Chief Minister’s Chinese New Year open house at the SPICE Convention & Exhibition Centre typically draws some 10,000 visitors annually.
The event is usually attended by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri and other state dignitaries.
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