Locals say ‘untouchable’ group shows no fear of authorities, who turn a blind eye.

Police chief says escapees from detention centre will be hunted, wherever they are.

4th outbreak has already suffering vendors on their knees, as custom dries up yet again.

Owners feel ring-fenced with authorities imposing strict virus protocols not applicable to shops, supermarkets.

Outbreak in seafood section after cases began spiking from end of April.

Traders say business down by 50% as a consequence, eyeing CNY recovery.

Businesses keep close eye on Covid-19 screening results before considering whether to reopen.

Mass screening of owners, workers as numbers of infected double overnight.

At least 100 of them operating out of shoplots, going around with trolleys to sell their goods, local traders claim.

Only half the traders are back in business due to acute labour shortage, infection fears. 

Business associations say migrant workers circumvent rules by paying local proxies to get DBKL trading licence.

Foreigners manning about 100 stalls on the outskirts, association rep says.

Necessary precautions taken against the virus, reps say.

4th outbreak has already suffering vendors on their knees, as custom dries up yet again.

Groups urge government to speed up vaccination programme.