KUALA LUMPUR: Traders at the first ever Ramadan bazaar in Jalan Raja are bracing for a slow start to their business, as the fasting month begins tomorrow.
Songkok trader Rustam Munad, 56, who has been a regular seller at the Ramadan bazaar in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, said he felt the new location was not very conducive for business.
“I am not setting a high sales target this year. My stall is situated quite far from the main road. I am worried that the public, including my regular customers, will not want to take the trouble to visit my stall. The distance and the hot weather might just put them off,” he said.
Rustam said he was not happy with the relocation because there were so many things that had not been done yet, even as Ramadan starts.
“For instance, I haven’t got my stall number until today. They have also not installed fans. It will be scorching hot inside the stall without the equipment,” he said.
Dry food seller Siti Noorikha Mahbob, 36, is also worried that the new location would not be able to draw the crowd.
"It is located along Jalan Raja. The hot weather could make people feel uncomfortable, especially children and seniors. Prior to this, when they visited the Jalan TAR bazaar, there were buildings nearby to offer shelter from the hot sun or rain," she said.