E-bazaar delay makes for further bleak Ramadan for traders


HAS the annual turf war for Ramadan bazaar lots in Kuala Lumpur cost traders the opportunity to eke out a living during the Covid-19 crisis?

This is one of the conclusions one can make following the Federal Territories Ministry’s snail’s pace in adopting the e-bazaar concept to ensure traders will still be able to do business this fasting month.

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Terence Fernandez

Terence Fernandez

Terence Fernandez is an award-winning journalist and communications consultant.

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