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Bazaar Ramadan: RM1.5million Relief for Kelantan Traders After Cancellation

Zamri Mohamed, Secretary General of the Federation of Malay Hawkers and Petty Traders

14-Apr-21 12:00

Bazaar Ramadan: RM1.5million Relief for Kelantan Traders After Cancellation

While some states have decided to not allow Ramadan bazaars yet again this year, others like Kuala Lumpur have given the greenlight to 65 bazaars to operate. As news of a ‘fourth wave’ looms, some are calling this decision risky and dangerous, while others sympathize with microbusiness owners who cannot endure two brutal years in a row. Is there really a right decision in this scenario?

Produced by: Arvindh Yuvaraj

Presented by: Audrey Raj and Freda Liu


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Categories:  Personal DevelopmentEntrpreneurshipSME

Tags:  hawkerssmall businesssafetylivelihood





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