Give people more purchasing power, say traders

Road to recovery: Tie and Hidayatullah are among traders who would like initiatives that will allow them to grow their business.

JOHOR BARU: With food prices having risen several times in the past two years, hawkers and petty traders are hoping for some pandemic recovery assistance in Budget 2023, which will be tabled on Oct 7.

They said the government should ensure that the policies passed give the people more purchasing power.