Covid-19 fears and the conditional MCO are keeping Ramadan shoppers away from Jalan TAR this year. — Photos: AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star
RAMADAN shoppers’ destination of choice in Kuala Lumpur is indisputably Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR) and other streets in its vicinity.
Every year, people would flock to stores there to shop for traditional wear and accessories as well as foodstuff in preparation for breaking fast and Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
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Conditional MCO effects at Jalan TAR
Covid-19 fears and the conditional MCO are keeping Ramadan shoppers away from Jalan TAR this year. — Photos: AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star
Some shops in Jalan TAR remain closed as movement restrictions have badly affected business.
Izani says he does not mind the safety guidelines in place at shops along Jalan TAR.
Fakrya says the store where she works has begun to sell its products online to make up for the drop in sales from walk-in customers.
The Sogo Shopping Mall in Jalan TAR sees minimal foot traffic.
A customer filling a registry before entering a shop. Next to her is the list of guidelines on display for customers.
Many premises in Jalan TAR have placed coloured markers at their entrances to ensure customers practise social distancing.
Megawati (left) wearing a face shield and mask while shopping.
The streets at Jalan TAR area remain largely quiet as shoppers shy away from the city in fear of Covid-19.
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