Flowers seller waiting for customers at his shop at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling in George Town, Penang. (January 24,2020). - ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: Florists along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling here are facing a double whammy with their businesses affected by the movement control order and cancellation of the Thaipusam festival, which falls on Thursday.
Florists have reported a 10% to 20% drop in sales since MCO 2.0 came into force on Jan 13, with at least three shops along the stretch having to close down.
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