Large crowds throng island to celebrate double joy


GEORGE TOWN: The dreaded but expected traffic congestion has hit the city, with several major roads choked with vehicles bearing out-of-state number plates during the twin Thaipusam and Chap Goh Meh celebrations.

Traffic bottlenecks were reported at a few roads here over the weekend, especially those leading to popular Thaipusam celebration sites.

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