Take a
number: Holidaymakers queueing up
to pose for
pictures at the popular ‘Little Children on a Bicycle’ mural at the heritage enclave in George Town. LIM BENG TATT/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of tourists throng Penang island on New Year’s Day as the holiday season goes into full swing over the long weekend.
Although traffic was not congested, it was obvious holidaymakers were roaming the city, snapping pictures and looking for good food.
Vehicles bearing mostly outstation registration plates could be seen swarming Batu Ferringhi where tourists picnicked at the beach.
Architect Salman Lee, 35, said he chose to bring his family to Penang rather than elsewhere as the island was known for its many special places.