Phase One: Businesses in Klang say they are surviving on the patronage of regulars

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Phase One: Businesses in Klang say they are surviving on the patronage of regulars and the neighbourhood community

KLANG, June 28 — A line of people are in front of Yap Kee, a kopitiam in downtown Klang, waiting patiently for their turn to choose which dishes — golden fried chicken or fish, vegetables, type of curry gravy — they want for their takeaway lunch.

Such a sight, which used to be an everyday affair, has become rare now as businesses here and in other parts of the country struggle to deal with the economic impact of Covid-19.

Shops here are mostly closed except for businesses that are allowed to operate during Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan.

Many of the owners of local eateries Malay Mail visited said things are definitely much more difficult this time round, not just for them but for their customers as well. 

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