First to Madani fair, then off to school

A good fit: A parent sizing up a shirt for her son at the Madani fair at KLCC. Most school supplies like uniforms and school shoes were on sale for 35% less than the market price. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Although it is his first child who is starting primary school next year, Mohd Shauki Abdullah is the one who is more excited about this family milestone.

For weeks, the 29-year-old has been worried about outfitting his seven-year-old, given the high price of school uniforms, books and stationery these days.