Invasion of the flies in Penang


Pesky pests: Thousands of flies on the floor next to a shop in Lorong Bagan Tambun in Simpang Ampat. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

NIBONG TEBAL: An infestation of millions of houseflies has been tormenting folks in Simpang Ampat on mainland Penang.

Nearly all shopkeepers and food sellers here are armed with fly swatters while sheets of flypaper are placed in every shop and market.

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