With hot spell, Penang fears fireworks

Scorching blue sky: A woman shades herself with her umbrella as she walks in George Town, which will stay dry until the end of March, say authorities. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: It is going to be a very hot Chinese New Year in Penang with no rain expected until the end of March.

State environment committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said while it could drizzle during this period, he ruled out any heavy rain.