This hot season, it’s a cool time to sell thirst-quenching drinks

Soothing respite: Two young customers enjoying coconut shakes at a shop in Jalan Datuk Keramat. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Drink sellers here are enjoying brisk business these days, with many people thronging stalls to quench their thirst during this hot spell.

Khairul Anuar Othman, 54, who has been selling cold drinks in Ayer Itam for the past few years, said the number of customers had doubled since the hot weather began early this month.