HAZE IS NOT A PROBLEM

Despite the haze descending on the island of Penang  and many of the state's famed attractions, tourists are continuing to flock to Penang.  This goes without saying. Arrival of tourists to any destination has been planned before the arrival of the this thing called "haze". For State Tourism Development and Culture Committee chairman Danny Law to say  that  there had been no drop in tourist arrivals since the start of the haze last week is a fair remark but it has nothing to do with haze.

 

"Arrivals via cruise vessels and flights are steady. In fact, we are still seeing full flights from Hong Kong, China and Indonesia,” Law said without reference to hte fact that any plans to travel to Penang would have been done well before the occurance of the haze.He said many visitors had planned their trips months in advance and would not change their plans due to the temporary haze problem.

 

“The situation is not so bad that people have to stay indoors. They can still enjoy Penang and see the sights,” he said.

 

Law added that hotel occupancy was high last week probably due to the start of the George Town Festival on June 15 and the ongoing durian season.

 

The Air Pollutant Index reading for Penang as at 7am Thursday shows only Seberang Prai registering unhealthy air quality but who cares. Haze is not a problem.