Little India sees boom in business


Colourful draw: Little India in Jalan Lahat, Ipoh, is packed with cars as well as shoppers doing last minute shopping for Deepavali.

IPOH: Several shops in Little India here are enjoying brisk business as bargain seekers try to look for the best deals for the coming Deepavali celebrations.

Those who spoke to The Star said business had been good and the lively atmosphere is so different compared to the past two years when the Covid-19 pandemic was still raging.

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