Penang food traders lament over loss of business of up to 70%


Char Koay Teow hawker Ong Cheng Choo, 61, preparing Char Koay Teow for customer at Penang road in George Town, Penang./Picby:CHAN BOON KAI/The Star/27 May 2020.

GEORGE TOWN: Many of Penang’s “top-rate” hawkers are still having a hard time, with business dropping by at least 70% despite the easing up on regulations following the conditional movement control order (MCO).

Roti canai restaurant owner Naina Mohamed Mohamed Rowther, 52, said business has been greatly affected by the MCO.

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