PETALING JAYA: After a long hiatus, the return of cruise activities at the Swettenham Pier Terminal is set to help trishaw riders in Penang earn a living, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

       Trishaw riders on the island had been severely financially impacted with the halt on cruises put in place in April 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said Dr Wee.

       "With the reopening of the Swettenham Pier Terminal, it is sure to bring relief and help trishaw riders earn an income," said Dr Wee

       "While handing over contributions to the trishaw riders in Penang on Thursday, they looked upbeat and expressed their hopes of seeing more domestic and international tourists visiting Penang, which has also been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site," he added in an Instagram post on Saturday (Dec 25).

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