Fishmonger Ganesh Kumar Vasudevan (left) delivering a seafood order, made through a WhatsApp chat group, to Pirapakaraan Balakrishnan. Both are residents of Taman Puchong Utama 1 in Selangor.
RESIDENTS of Taman Puchong Utama 1 (PU1), Selangor, can be found “shopping” almost daily — not at physical stores or even online shops, but through a chat group.
The chat group coordinator Fiona Chanthren said another resident, May Lee, came up with the idea of creating a platform to enable the community to buy and sell items easily.
Already a subscriber? Log in
The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
