Penang abuzz with tourists

Packing in the crowds: Local tourists and holidaymakers enjoying their walk and ride during the school holidays in conjunction with Malaysia’s 66th National Day at Armenian Street in George Town, Penang. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is abuzz with tourists, thanks to the school holidays and long National Day weekend.

Many workers are on leave today to enjoy a four-day break before resuming work next Monday. This spells good news for hospitality and tourism players across the state.