GEORGE TOWN, Feb 15 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will implement a traffic management plan in congestion-prone areas and tourist hotspots during the school holidays and the Chinese New Year period.

In a statement today, the council said Ops Payung will be activated at several key locations. Along Jalan Penang, three checkpoints will operate at Pasar Chowrasta, in front of the Lebuh Kimberly junction and at Lebuh Keng Kwee from 10 am to 5 pm.