GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of foreign workers took the opportunity of the Hari Raya holiday break to visit Penang’s tourist attractions over the weekend.
“They came in droves, even chartering their own buses,” said Penang Hill Corporation general manager Datuk Cheok Lay Leng.
“They are well-behaved and waited patiently for their turn to ride the funicular train up the hill. Due to the large crowd and longer waiting times, we hired clowns to keep everyone entertained,” he added. “Shared among us, the charge is not expensive. We have worked so hard, so we want to enjoy our break in Penang,” he added.Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang chapter chairman Tony Goh said the occupancy for large hotels with more than 300 rooms averaged only about 60%, with smaller ones with fewer than 250 rooms receiving up to 80% occupancy.
“But this year, many Malaysians have taken to travelling overseas for the long weekend holiday,” he said.
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