With Virus Still Spreading, Ramadan Bazaars Offer Policymakers Yet More Headaches

01-Apr-20 07:45

With Virus Still Spreading, Ramadan Bazaars Offer Policymakers Yet More Headaches

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As fasting month looms during Covid-19, the national dialogue shifts to the Ramadan bazaar, mass gatherings which have traditionally offered pretty traders and low income households sustenance and wages.

Produced by: Maryam Maznorzuhairi

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan, Noelle Lim, Khoo Hsu Chuang

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Tags: Covid-19, MCO, RMO, bazaar ramadan, gathering, farmers market, pasar tani,

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