GEORGE TOWN, July 27 — Penang is reopening applications for its zero-interest loan, Skim Peka 2.2, for the tourism sector from July 26 onwards.
The loan is open to those in the tourism sector such as licensed hotels that are still in operation, tourism attraction operators, art galleries, spas, reflexology centres and homestays registered with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and other businesses related to the tourism sector. Application for the loan is from July 26 to August 31 and more details on the loan can be obtained from“And as for Show Penang, it is a programme aimed at digitising Penang’s creative ecosystem by giving them a platform to conduct shows and performances during this unprecedented period in which physical gatherings have ceased,” he said.Show Penang is open to performance arts groups and individuals who organise arts programmes using the online platform.
Yeoh said the tourism and creative sectors are now at a complete standstill with many in the sector struggling to survive.