Some Johoreans choose to shop at the last minute to avoid large crowds


Shoppers queuing up at the entrance of a hypermarket in Tampoi, Johor Baru for some last minute shopping on May 31, 2021 before the total lockdown under the third movement control order kicks in on June 1, 2021. According to shoppers, the queue was considered standard as the outlet limits the number of people into the premises according to the standard operating procedures. -Starpic

JOHOR BARU: Despite the reported rush to stock up on groceries and supplies over the weekend following the announcement of a total lockdown, some shoppers here chose to leave their shopping to the last minute.

Housewife, S. Viga, 52, said she decided to shop at a hypermarket in Tampoi on Monday (May 31) before the total lockdown kicks in on Tuesday (June 1) to avoid large crowds that were expected over the weekend.

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