A barrier is placed in the middle of the road at the Jalan Telawi night market in Bangsar to ensure one-way flow of people. — Photos: SHAARI CHEMAT and FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
“We urge all parties to adhere to the SOP, at all times, as the police have the right to issue compounds to anyone flouting the procedures.” “Come and buy the Chinese New Year biscuits before we are not allowed to open again, ” yelled a night market trader selling festive goods on Saturday.To add to the confusion, different local authorities in Selangor are adopting varying approaches.
However, obstacles lie in the way for the reopening of the Bandar Sungai Long night market in Kajang. “For example, if we have 100 stalls, then the maximum number of visitors at one time is capped at 200. “We have discussed this with DBKL and the officers said they would update the association after consulting the mayor.
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Hawkers and customers gotta know their SOPs and behave accordingly. Be wary of the pandemic's merciless power to ruin livelihoods or you'll get clamped again.