Businesses enjoy brisk Raya sales during MCO in JB, smaller crowds do last-minute shopping

Customers at a popular mall here in Johor Baru seen looking out for Hari Raya goodies ahead on the last week before the festival. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: Despite operating under the movement control order, some traders here continue to enjoy decent sales as Hari Raya Aidilfitri draws closer.

A check at a popular mall here saw that the annual rush for festive items such as cookies and clothes carried on as usual but with stricter standard operating procedures (SOP) in place and a smaller crowd.