ENTOPIA by Penang Butterfly Farm has gone into ‘hibernation’.
The management of corporation has decided that going into ‘hibernation’ was the best route to take during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
“We regret that the tourism and travel industry is being hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic since the very beginning of last year. As we were about to see some signs of recovery in domestic tourism, we were caught again in another wave of infections throughout the country.
“The enforcement of the movement control orders, coupled with the ongoing interstate travel restrictions and the recent total lockdown have made us realised that a temporary closure is the best route to take during this ongoing pandemic,” Entopia said in a media release.
“The management would like to announce that Entopia will go into ‘hibernation’ from June 1 until December 31 this year,” the statement added.
It stated that the temporary closure is part of its strategy to offset the financial impact and to ensure its business sustainability and continuity.
Entopia thanked its six million visitors who have supported it since 1986.
“Thank you for co-creating such beautiful memories together with us. We would like to also thank our past and present employees who have given their time and dedication to share this dream with us.
“We thank our tourism partners, associates and vendors for believing in us. We believe that Entopia, being the pride of Penangites, will emerge stronger once we are ready to do so,” the statement said.
Story by Christopher Tan
Pix by Buletin Mutiara and courtesy of Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
