Business owners suffering from losses struggle to secure livelihood

Movers clearing out items from a cafe in Kuchai Lama, Kuala Lumpur. Some businesses in the area have closed down. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG and RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

Many people started the year full of optimism but the Covid-19 outbreak has made it difficult for some to hold on to that viewpoint.

More so for those who had to face the harsh reality of closing down their business for good.