Buoyed by influx of festive orders

(From left) Shahrole, Hanif, Azrul and Mohamad choosing their baju Melayu at a boutique in Angsana Mall, Johor Baru. – Photos: THOMAS YONG & ZAZALI MUSA/The Star

THIS year, some smart shoppers opted to do their shopping well in advance to skip the lines and avoid the last-minute crowds at shopping centres.

A group of friends said they shopped some two weeks ago.