Mandarin orange is one the most important must-have item for Chinese New Year.
CHINESE New Year (CNY) falls on Feb 12 this year. Besides malls and weekend fairs, entrepreneurs also have the option of setting up stalls at places designated by local councils.
StarMetro speaks to several local authorities in Selangor to find out the options available for traders and those who wish to earn extra income ahead of the festival.
Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ)
MBPJ was the first local council in Selangor to announce its plans for CNY bazaars.
The city council is offering four trading locations next year, namely at Dataran Boulevard in Section 52, Pasar Jalan Othman, Pasar Kampung Chempaka and Pasar Taman Megah.
MOST street vendors operate from stalls set up by the roadside.
However, a growing number of them have literally taken their business to the streets.
With a placard hanging from their necks to promote their offerings, they tote packets of foodstuff to sell to motorists along the roads, lingering especially at traffic light junctions.
Some of these traders mostly selling pickled mangoes, various snacks and packet drinks wait by the roadside and on road dividers for potential buyers.
When vehicles stop at the red light, they try to make a sale and when the lights turn green, they retreat and wait for the next group of customers.
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