Masnawi Jukiadi, 62, and his wife Yanti Shaliman, 58, who sell headscarves, forked out RM50,000 to buy stock.
“Unlike last year where we were more cautious about spending on stock, this time we are optimistic about sales,” he said, adding the absence of Covid-19 restrictions this year was a boon.His stall, which sells popular treats such as pineapple tarts, biskut makmur and semperit, was offering a special deal.Nurul Farhana Abdul Shukor, 34, who sells duit raya packets, however, lamented on the 20% increase in printing costs.Masnawi is optimistic of turning a handsome profit this year.
She was happy that no metal fences were placed around the bazaar, making the shopping experience better for customers.Last year, DBKL placed the fences but removed them after complaints from traders and customers. Father-of-three Azwan Ishak, 41, and his wife were spotted buying a baju melayu for their eight-year-old son.“We are definitely feeling the pinch as we recently bought uniforms for the new school session.”From the second week of Ramadan, traders will be allowed to operate until 2am in anticipation of more late-night shoppers.
There are 216 stalls at the bazaar with 152 selling clothes, personal accessories , home decor and dry food .