[PHOTOS] New norms as life goes on in Chow Kit market
Klang Valley folk appear to be adapting well to Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan
Updated 2 years ago · Published on 02 Oct 2021 4:59PM
Customers select their goods from a fishmonger while others patiently wait their turn. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, October 2, 2021
by Sadiq Asyraf
KUALA LUMPUR – Pasar Jalan Raja Bot in Chow Kit this morning was a scene of lively normalcy reminiscent of pre-Covid-19 days, giving hope that better times are coming.
Having moved into Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan yesterday, Klang Valley folk appear to be adapting well to the new norms.
Despite the transition, there was no drastic increase in the size of the crowd and standard operating procedures were still adhered to, with vendors and customers practicing social distancing to the best of their abilities.
The Vibes photographer SADIQ ASYRAF stopped by the local market earlier today to get a glimpse into the daily lives of residents. – The Vibes, October 2, 2021
A butcher in his element as he chops up meat surrounded by chicken feet. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, October 2, 2021An overview of the crowd at the market. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, October 2, 2021Despite the tight proximity of stalls, vendors do their best to enforce social distancing by not allowing customers in, instead having them select their goods from outside. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, October 2, 2021A preserved food seller packages dried fish under the light of a solitary lamp. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, October 2, 2021Separated from a seller by a wide variety of vegetables, a customer passes her chosen purchases into a waiting basket. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, October 2, 2021Customers select from a vibrant display of fruits for sale. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, October 2, 2021There is no shortage of goods at the market despite the steady stream of customers. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, October 2, 2021A trader measures out santan (coconut milk) – the life blood of many Malaysian dishes – in preparation for his hordes of customers. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, October 2, 2021In a gritty, secluded corner of the market, a man grates coconuts and disposes of the shells with efficiency from years of practice. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, October 2, 2021Besides traders in the market itself, others try their luck at enticing the morning market’s crowd to view products displayed from their trucks. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, October 2, 2021
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