Businesses in Johor Baru carrying on despite absence of Singapore visitors due to Covid-19

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JOHOR BARU (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Decades-old shops in the heart of Johor Baru are still in business despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to support from the locals.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

JOHOR BARU - Decades-old shops in the heart of Johor Baru are still in business despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to support from the locals.

"People are still making a beeline to the shop on weekends,"he said, adding that they ensured they adhered to standard operating procedures including use of face mask and observing physical distancing. He said that while the queue outside his shop might not be as long as it used to be, the amount of business was quite decent.

He said the shop, which has been around since 1936, offers customers a nostalgic feel, with photographs of old Johor adorning the premises. "As soon as we were allowed to reopen the shop during the MCO, loyal customers have been coming here to get their dose of herbal tea or buy as takeaway.

 

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