GEORGE TOWN: There is a need for better infrastructure and amenities to cater to the surge in the number of cruise tourists here, such as pedestrian crossings, more rubbish bins and parking spaces, say tour groups.
Penang Tourist Guides Association president Clement Liang said the cruises brought business back to Penang and tourists liked to visit places such as Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple.“Some do not want guides as they prefer to take it easy and walk around but they have meals here which has helped the hawkers,” he said.
“When these buses stop to pick up or drop off passengers, this leads to parts of a road being blocked,” he added. “More such crossings should be installed along Weld Quay as it is difficult to simply stop the traffic and also hazardous for people to cross the road randomly,” he said.“Maybe more public toilets could be built in the area, not just for tourists but locals as well,” he added.“Most are overflowing with rubbish which is not appealing or hygienic. Having more bins will make a difference,” he said.
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