If COVID-19 has taken anything away from us, it’s the festive bazaars and night markets. Yes, we are all thinking the same – the beloved Geylang Serai Bazaar.
The past two years have seen the cancellation of the physical annual event to prevent further spread of the virus. Currently, no news has been released regarding this year’s event.
However, just next door, the festive season might be seeing its return very soon.
No Restrictions on Economic Activities
Yesterday, Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that there will be no restrictions imposed on economic activities this year. Including their Ramadan bazaars.
Singaporeans watching in envy right now.
While there will be no restrictions, a more refined standard operating procedure, to be announced at a later date, would be set for Ramadan bazaars.
“We will not close down businesses. I have mentioned earlier that the Raya celebration, fasting month, Ramadan bazaar and night market will go on as usual,” PM Ismail Sabri told reporters at a Keluarga Malaysia Chinese New Year luncheon yesterday.
Last week, Federal Territories minister Shahidan Kassim said Ramadan bazaars would be allowed to operate as usual in the territories this year, with the enforcement of the existing curbs.
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Previous Ban & Possible Cancellation
At the peak of the coronavirus in 2020, Ramadan bazaars were not allowed in Malaysia. Last year, the bazaars were prohibited only in the enhanced movement control order areas.
With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases following the spread of the Omicron variant over the past month, Ramadan bazaar traders were worried that they would not be able to operate.
Just last Saturday, a total of 22,802 new cases were recorded, bringing the cumulative total to more than three million.
Political Comments
Commenting on other matters, PM Ismail Sabri said the federal government was stable with United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) leading it.
“We have proven that this government is a stable one, I am a prime minister from UMNO who is backed by other friendly parties,” he added.
He said the country’s political stability had also been achieved and proven with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the government and the opposition.
The Malaysian PM will be completing his working visit to ASEAN countries, beginning with Brunei followed by other countries such as Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
So while we eagerly anticipate news of our own Geylang Serai Bazaar returning (probably not in full swing), we can only watch as our next-door neighbours enjoy their Ramly burgers.
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