With tears in his eyes, owner of Thambi Magazine Store, Sam, closed the shutters of his shop along Lorong Liput for the last time on Sunday .
Sam thanking customers who dropped by to give him words of encouragement and support on May 5, 2024. Sam had to hold back tears."I have to . I don't want to cry in front of them, if they cried, I have to hide . I try to console them: 'Look, I'll be back, I'll be back. Don't worry.'""No, I still have this urge. The roots are here, the plant must grow again," he said, hinting that he would find a way to rehome his newsstand.Customers browing magazines on the closing day of Thambi Magazine Store on May 5, 2024. Sam did not expect such a large turnout.
Asked about next steps for Thambi Magazine Store, Sam said he would prefer not to share any details as nothing is confirmed as yet. But he knows what sort of place he wants. Sunday was also the last time Sam and his family could gather at the store at the corner of Holland Road Shopping Centre. Before Sam pulled down the shutters one last time, he kissed a framed newspaper cutout featuring his father, before turning to his wife, Mdm Senjula. Tears rolled down their cheeks. They shared a moment of silence.
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