Adjusting to drop in demand


Noor Adiah and daughter Nurul Afiqah Zairul Zaim making pineapple tarts at their house in Puchong. — Photos: AZHAR MAHFOF and AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

EVERY year, biscuit and tidbit sellers look forward to Ramadan as there will usually be a sharp increase in sales with Muslims preparing for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.

However, the Covid-19 outbreak and movement control order (MCO) imposed by the government to curb its spread, has dampened their hopes of earning a good income as demand for festive treats has dwindled.

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