Monsoon season dampening spirits of stall operators

Gloomy outlook: Md Izam and Syed Mohd Ghazafi are facing difficulties conducting business.

JOHOR BARU: Business is gloomy for stall operators who are struggling to operate as the overcast sky during the northeast monsoon season is discouraging customers.

Besides losing customers due to the rain, fewer people are choosing to shop outdoors while some operators face losses when their goods get wet and their equipment damaged.