According to Channel News Asia, the Ramadan Bazaar may proceed as usual if the vendors and customers follows the protocols and rules set by the ministry. While the Minister of Malaysia's Federal Territories said that the Ramadan Bazaar would not be cancelled but appropriately adjusted as this is important for people especially those who lives in cities to purchase their meals and needs.
While many is hoping for the best to come out of this pandemic and that the bazaar would go on. However, on the other side, some Malaysians are saying no to Ramadan bazaars, hoping the annual Ramadan bazaar to be called off as they are concern for the spread of Covid-19 virus and that it might bring the 3rd wave to our country.
Some says that the bazaar could be sending the effort of fellow frontliners during this MCO into waste.
One of the users, Azni Zain Admed said that “I cannot imagine how social distancing can happen!”
Donald Vincent, a Facebook user, wrote a post saying that instead of buying food at the bazaar, which is considerably a luxury for now, Malaysians can choose to prepare meals at home.
He said that “This is a luxury, not a necessity. Keep markets and groceries open for essentials. Enforce the Movement Control Order (MCO).”
Another user, Jelita Rubina Kayani, suggested to bring the Ramadan bazaar online, selling items on online platform.
The nation is united at times of trouble, despite racial or religion issues. This is the time to make sure we stay unite to fight the disease. No matter if the Ramadan bazaar is happening or not, let's stay safe, keep ourselves hygienic and follow the rules set by the government.