Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 01:14 PM MYTPeople observe social distancing as they queue to purchase groceries at the Pasar Bisik Kuala Muda in Penaga April 9, 2020. — Pictures by Sayuti Zainudin
Buyers, mostly middlemen, stood a metre away to inspect the fishes, crabs, prawns and various seafood on display. Previously, buyers were free to walk around the small market square to inspect the various trays of fishes on offer but this time around, they had to form a one-metre distance queue outside and take turns to enter.
Penang Police Chief Datuk Sahabudin Abd Manan visits the Pasar Bisik Kuala Muda in Penaga April 9, 2020. He said the increase could be due to more middlemen coming to this market to get their supplies compared to before the MCO. The market was busy with activities even till noon as fishermen continue to bring up fresh catches from the sea while buyers queued to enter.