Monday, 04 May 2020 02:43 PM MYTPeople are seen buying groceries at the Chowrasta Market in George Town May 4, 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Jawi House chef and co-owner Nurilkarim Razha said most businesses in George Town have already lost about 50 per cent in revenue due to the absence of tourists. “Our workers have been fully trained to wash their hands all the time and to maintain good hygiene so we are ready to reopen for dine-in as soon as possible,” he said.
A general view of the traffic on the first day of the conditional movement control order in George Town May 4, 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin When contacted, Penang Island City Council Mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang said dine-in service at all eateries is still barred in the state until further notice.
A check around the George Town area and in a few shopping malls in the state showed all businesses as complying with the state government’s decision to extend the MCO.