Hotspots empty even on public holiday


No crowds: Trishaw riders in the heritage enclave of Armenian Street experiencing a lull as Penangites adhere to the Covid-19 SOP on Labour Day in George Town. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Despite the Labour Day public holiday falling on a weekend this year, many people are observing the standard operating procedure (SOP) by staying home, with only a few seen outdoors.

The usually crowded Armenian Street located in the heritage enclave here was visited by only a handful of people.

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