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The shopping must go on ? H1N1 fears take a backseat as Malaysians flock to the malls
Submitted by pekwan on Monday, July 6th, 2009
Joseph Kaos Jr
Monday, July 6th, 2009 04:36:00
DESPITE the increase in the number of the Influenza A (H1N1) cases throughout the country, Malaysians are not deterred and are converging in large numbers in shopping malls for the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival that began yesterday.
Our visit to MidValley Megamall yesterday saw many foreign tourists also flocking to the shopping centre.
Shopper Jeffrey Wong, 40, said while he was aware that visiting crowded places meant exposing his family and himself to the virus, he had not come to the stage where he avoided going out to public places.
"It is only on weekends that I am free to take my family out for shopping," said Wong, who bought himself a digital camera.
"I think it's still okay to go out to shopping malls for now, as the situation is not yet at a critical stage," .
Another shopper, who wished to be identified only as Sarimah, said that she couldn't bear missing the shopping carnival as she didn't want to lose out on bargains.
"I have been eyeing this blouse from Topshop for quite sometime, but I wanted to wait for the sale to begin first," said the 22-year-old college student, who was accompanied by three college mates.
"Since this is the first weekend of the carnival, I want to get my hands on the blouse before it is taken by others."
When asked if she was afraid of the outbreak, Sarimah said she was not scared as the ratio of deaths caused by the virus was low compared with the number of cases. Sarimah added that they will be visiting shopping malls again next weekend.
The Mega Sale is till Aug 31. Shoppers can expect plenty of bargains, discounts and attractive promotions in shopping centres nationwide.
Minister on H1N1 awareness trail
Minister on H1N1 awareness trail
TRADERS and shoppers at the Jalan Telawi pasar malam in Bangsar were given a special Influenza A (H1N1) education boost by Federal Territories Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin yesterday.
Free masks, pamphlets and posters were given out by the minister as part of an awareness campaign on the virus.
The campaign was organised by the Umno division of Lembah Pantai together with the Jalan Telawai Pasar Malam Traders? association.
According to Raja Nong Chik, food is handled in an open and exposed area at pasar malam. ?It?s important that traders practise good hygiene and keep their stalls clean at all times. This eliminates the chance for the spread of diseases,? he said.
During the walkabout, Raja Nong Chik spoke to several patrons, including foreign tourists and expatriates from countries like Brazil and England.
?It is a good thing for foreigners to see that our government is taking the H1N1 awareness campaign seriously,? said Raja Nong Chik. ?I would say Malaysia is on the forefront in battling the spread of the H1N1.?
The pamphlet gave information on how to spot symptoms of the virus. There were also steps and measures that one should take if one displays the symptoms.
Trader Nasri Salleh, 34, said there are many people who are still unsure about what the virus is about and what sort of preventive measures should be taken.
?We hear about the virus all the time on television, but many of us don?t know what to do,? said Nasri. There are about 300 traders operating at the Jalan Telawi pasar malam that is held every Sunday evening.
The shopping must go on ? H1N1 fears take a backseat as Malaysians flock to the malls
Submitted by pekwan on Monday, July 6th, 2009
Joseph Kaos Jr
Monday, July 6th, 2009 04:36:00
DESPITE the increase in the number of the Influenza A (H1N1) cases throughout the country, Malaysians are not deterred and are converging in large numbers in shopping malls for the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival that began yesterday.
Our visit to MidValley Megamall yesterday saw many foreign tourists also flocking to the shopping centre.
Shopper Jeffrey Wong, 40, said while he was aware that visiting crowded places meant exposing his family and himself to the virus, he had not come to the stage where he avoided going out to public places.
"It is only on weekends that I am free to take my family out for shopping," said Wong, who bought himself a digital camera.
"I think it's still okay to go out to shopping malls for now, as the situation is not yet at a critical stage," .
Another shopper, who wished to be identified only as Sarimah, said that she couldn't bear missing the shopping carnival as she didn't want to lose out on bargains.
"I have been eyeing this blouse from Topshop for quite sometime, but I wanted to wait for the sale to begin first," said the 22-year-old college student, who was accompanied by three college mates.
"Since this is the first weekend of the carnival, I want to get my hands on the blouse before it is taken by others."
When asked if she was afraid of the outbreak, Sarimah said she was not scared as the ratio of deaths caused by the virus was low compared with the number of cases. Sarimah added that they will be visiting shopping malls again next weekend.
The Mega Sale is till Aug 31. Shoppers can expect plenty of bargains, discounts and attractive promotions in shopping centres nationwide.
Minister on H1N1 awareness trail
Minister on H1N1 awareness trail
TRADERS and shoppers at the Jalan Telawi pasar malam in Bangsar were given a special Influenza A (H1N1) education boost by Federal Territories Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin yesterday.
Free masks, pamphlets and posters were given out by the minister as part of an awareness campaign on the virus.
The campaign was organised by the Umno division of Lembah Pantai together with the Jalan Telawai Pasar Malam Traders? association.
According to Raja Nong Chik, food is handled in an open and exposed area at pasar malam. ?It?s important that traders practise good hygiene and keep their stalls clean at all times. This eliminates the chance for the spread of diseases,? he said.
During the walkabout, Raja Nong Chik spoke to several patrons, including foreign tourists and expatriates from countries like Brazil and England.
?It is a good thing for foreigners to see that our government is taking the H1N1 awareness campaign seriously,? said Raja Nong Chik. ?I would say Malaysia is on the forefront in battling the spread of the H1N1.?
The pamphlet gave information on how to spot symptoms of the virus. There were also steps and measures that one should take if one displays the symptoms.
Trader Nasri Salleh, 34, said there are many people who are still unsure about what the virus is about and what sort of preventive measures should be taken.
?We hear about the virus all the time on television, but many of us don?t know what to do,? said Nasri. There are about 300 traders operating at the Jalan Telawi pasar malam that is held every Sunday evening.