Many shops, eateries to remain open during CNY


Ready to serve: A restaurant worker in Petaling Jaya busy setting up the banner announcing that they will be open during Chinese New Year. — ART CHEN /The Star

 PETALING JAYA: Unlike past Chinese New Year celebrations, some businesses are now extending their operating hours to cater to last-minute customers as well as to recoup losses from previous pandemic-related lockdowns.

With the festive season fast approaching, business owners said some people have yet to find the time to shop due to work commitments and would be making 11th hour preparations.

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