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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Biscuit sellers feel the crucn
Noor Adiah and daughter Nurul Afiqah Zairul Zaim making pineapple tarts at their house in Puchong. — Photos: AZHAR MAHFOF and AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star
Nooraihan’s husband, Lokman Zainal Abidin, helping to carry the biscuit jars to the deliveryman.
Stacks of biscuits are a common sight during festive seasons but there has been a drop in demand for Hari Raya this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. — Filepic
Nooraihan is only making six types of tidbits this year, compared to 13 last year.
Nur Maissitah forked out RM7,000 prior to the MCO to kick-start her biscuit business
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