Frugal shoppers give traders a less profitable Deepavali


Kamal Ariffin

USUALLY bustling with activity at this time of the year, Deepavali bazaars in Penang and the Klang Valley have been unusually quiet as Malaysians tighten their belts because of the rising cost of living.

Traders and small businesses which depend on the once-a-year sales during the festive period say profits have slumped in recent years, to the point that some of them are barely able to cover their costs. – October 15, 2017.


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