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How Malaysia’s Night Markets Fuel Micro Enterprises

Nur Sofea Hasmira Azahar, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute

25-Jun-25 19:00

How Malaysia’s Night Markets Fuel Micro Enterprises

Ahead of the United Nations World Micro SME day on the 27th of June, we wanted to spotlight Malaysia’s beloved night markets. Behind the colourful stalls and sizzling street food lies a powerful economic engine driven by micro and small entrepreneurs and we explore their real impact on our economy.

Image Credit: Shutterstock

Produced by: Sneha Harikannan

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann


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Categories:  markets,  economy,  culture,  History/Heritage,  food

Tags:  stalls,  night market,  pasar malam,  hawker stalls,  street food,  economy,  street food culture, 


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