Businesses face tough times

A challenge: Some shops in Petaling Street are finding it hard to stay afloat.

ABOUT 20% of shops in Petaling Street will close theirs doors in the next six months because of poor business.

Hawkers and Petty Traders Association chairman Datuk Ang Say Tee said many shops were closing down in the coming months as they could no longer cope with the rising operational costs and diminishing profits.