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No chance of Selayang wholesale market operating at full capacity amid EMCO, say traders

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 03:47 PM MYTOoi said traders would struggle to carry heavy crates of fruits, vegetables, fish and poultry on their own. — Picture by Hari Anggara

On Monday, eight parcels of residential areas surrounding the Selayang wholesale market were slapped with the EMCO to prevent further spreading of the novel coronavirus.However, hours after the order was announced, the government issued a last-minute order to shut the wholesale market as well, to make way for screening exercises and sanitisation works.

When asked what can be done to remedy the absence of foreign workers, Ooi said one solution would be to hire local workers. Federation of Vegetable Sellers Association Malaysia president Chong Tek Keong said no locals are willing to work at the market because they say “it is dirty and smelly.” “Last time, this was an issue. Well, the migrants are not around now, so come and work for us,” said Chong.Shortage of vegetable and fishChong warned that if the wholesale market cannot run on full capacity, there is risk that there would be shortage of vegetables and fish.

When asked what can be done to address this shortage, Chong joked, “Just eat Maggi or canned food for a while. It will be alrightAn Armed Forces personnel stands guard at the vicinity of Pasar Borong Selayang April 20, 2020. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

 

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