Promising days ahead

Festive hues: People shopping for Chinese New Year decorations at Paradigm Mall in Johor Baru. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

CHINESE New Year has always been a busy time for businesses in Johor Baru catering to the celebration.

However, in the past two years, many experienced a significant drop in visitors due to Covid-19 restrictions as well as border closure with the island republic.