‘Decent’ year predicted for Penang


Wisdom from beyond: Devotees seen thronging the Hai Choo Soo Temple in Tanjung Tokong, Penang to observe the Chneah Hoay ceremony. The ceremonial urn is lit three times. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The Year of the Water Rabbit is expected to be the year of consolidation for Penang’s economy.

This forecast was made during the annual Chneah Hoay (flame-watching) ceremony at the Hai Choo Soo Temple in Tanjung Tokong.

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