Traditional F&B businesses in JB hang on to their legacy


Oi Fah (left) and Oi Ling serving herbal drinks behind the counter at the century-old Kok Yow Yong Drinks Shop in downtown Johor Baru. — Photos: THOMAS YONG/The Star

IN the face of development and modernisation, many old and important trades in the heart of Johor Baru have vanished over the years.

A handful, however, have withstood the test of time.

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