Meaningful gifts: Abdullah Anas Al-Imran Ghazali, showing one of the many handicrafts available at his stop at Ipoh central market. — RONNIE CHIN/ The Star
IPOH: As the 67th National Day celebration approaches, traders at Ipoh Central Market are facing a noticeable decline in demand for their Merdeka-themed items – a trend that has persisted since the Covid-19 pandemic.
M. Pattamal, 67, a tailor at the market for the past 14 years, voiced her concerns over the slowdown in business.
