'Covid-19 may not kill us, starvation will' – grim CNY for traders

Chinese New Year is around the corner, but the atmosphere is anything but festive. The Covid-19 pandemic is surging and the movement control order (MCO), which ends on Feb 4, might be extended.

Traders, who witnessed brisk sales of seasonal products such as rice cakes, tangerines and decorations in the past, are hard-pressed to make a profit.