Crowds intensify at shopping hotspots

Crowds are surging at malls and bazaars as Hari Raya draws closer. — Photos: MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI, IZZRAFIQ ALIAS, AZHAR MAHFOF and AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

WITH Hari Raya Aidilfitri just around the corner, preparations for the festivities are in full swing.

Shoppers are thronging malls, bazaars and traditional shopping districts to buy essentials for the celebrations.

A family admires an array of colourful baju kurung displayed outside a shop along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur.

From clothing and household goods to festive treats, the demand for Hari Raya is expected to surge.

A vendor arranges stacks of colourful songkok at his stall in Lorong Masjid India.

Crowds have been steadily growing at major shopping hotspots like Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rah­man and Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur and PKNS Complex in Shah Alam, Selangor.

Stalls at the PKNS Complex in Shah Alam, are stacked with jars of snacks, drawing customers eager to stock up for Hari Raya.

Many are taking advantage of sales and wide range of options of baju Melayu, baju ku­­rung, songkok and headscarves for the occasion.

Women selecting headscarves at a stall at Jalan Masjid India.

Grocery stores and markets are also seeing increased foot traffic as families stock up on ingredients for preparing traditional dishes.

A shopper tries on a ‘baju kurung’ at a Bazaar Aidilfitri stall.

During weekends and public holidays, these areas see heightened shopping activity as families rush to complete their preparations.

Shoppers navigating the busy corridors of PKNS Complex in Shah Alam.

Vendors have also ramped up their offerings, with stalls brimming with colourful decorations, traditional cookies and festive delicacies.

Shoppers carrying bags filled with their purchases making their way through Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.

The excitement for the major festival is palpable as shoppers, young and old, make their way through the bustling markets.

Retailers can expect an even bigger surge in the coming days, with last-minute shoppers rushing to make their final purchases before the celebrations begin.