As Chinese New Year draws closer, there is a marked increase in the number of people out shopping in Chinatown for must-have festive goodies such as flowers, dried meat and decorations. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
THE absence of tourists and temporary closure of many businesses under the movement control order have dimmed the lustre of Kuala Lumpur’s commercial, shopping and entertainment hub – the Golden Triangle – and other iconic places in the city centre like Petaling Street.
But the retailers who remain open for business believe better times are ahead.
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As Chinese New Year draws closer, there is a marked increase in the number of people out shopping in Chinatown for must-have festive goodies such as flowers, dried meat and decorations. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
OPTIONAL A cyclists takes full advantage of the lack of traffic while travelling along Jalan Sultan Ismail.
PLS USE The Chinatown area, which is normally crowded with shoppers in the run up to CNY, is a lot quieter since the MCO on Jan 13. - Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
There are a still a good number of pedestrians on the streets of Bukit Bintang as many offices are located in the vicinity.
OPTIONAL Popular eateries in Kuala Lumpur like Lai Foong Restaurant located along the busy intersection of Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock and Jalan Tun HS Lee are forced to depend on takeaways. - Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
OPTIONAL While not devoid of people, the 10km travel restriction as part of the MCO seen the number shoppers to places like Chinatown plummet with foreign workers now outnumbering locals.
A taxi driver parked along Jalan Bukit Bintang beckons to pedestrians as he waits for his next fare. The low number of visitors in the area has been challenging for taxi drivers.
OPTIONAL Workers at a construction site on the former Sephora store along Jalan bukit Bintang carry on work on the project during the 2021 MCO.
The Koi sisters preparing an order for a customer at the family-owned Kafe Happy Meal in Chinatown. They have had to reduce production of biscuits due to the drop in walk-in customers.
Kasturi Walk, along with crafts haven Central Market, is closed throughout the MCO.
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