Missing the tourism ringgit


Shoppers’ delight: Visitors checking out some souvenir items at Cannon Square in George Town. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Now that the country’s borders are reopening in about two weeks’ time, traders are doing everything they can to ensure they don’t miss out on the bountiful returns in tourism ringgit.

Anticipating an influx of tourists, especially those from China, Hong Kong and Singapore, they have either stocked up distinctive souvenirs, or planned to bring down their prices in welcoming the foreign holidaymakers.

Kylie Lee, who runs a souvenir and clothing shop along Lebuh Armenian, said her main clientele have always been from China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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