Essentials all snapped up in Penang markets after controlled movement order


GEORGE TOWN: People flocked the market as early as 5am to buy groceries after the Prime Minister announced the movement control order on Monday night (March 16).

A trader, who wished to be known as Tan, 59, was smiling from ear to ear as his vegetables were sold out before 8.30am on Tuesday (March 17).

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