Back in demand


Bling: A gold handbag worth around RM1mil at the Penang Signature Gold and Jewellery Fair 2022 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Penang. — K.T.GOH/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Things are looking much brighter for the gold and jewellery industry, with business starting to pick up since the reopening of international borders.

According to George Lo, president of the Penang Goldsmiths and Jewellers Association, the total value of gold jewellery export has increased to RM4.48bil in 2021 from RM3.15bil in 2020.

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