Public Apathy At Belait Ramadhan Stalls
By Liza Mohd

Bandar Seri Begawan - During the month of Ramadhan, it is an usual sight to see members of the public buying food to break their fast at Tudong Saji Ramadhan Stall and Pasarneka Seria, set up by Belait and Seria Municipal Board.

Unfortunately, a few private Ramadhan stalls, organised by associations, nongovernmental organisations and authorised clubs, have received very little response.

There are possibilites that the public are not aware of the existence ofthese stalls due to little public exposure or the small number of participating vendors.

During Borneo Bulletin's observation of a Ramadhan stall at WismaYakin building in Kampong Pandan Lima Belait, a few visitors and stall operators were seen.

According to a stall operator, he only prepares a few food items for sale as he is afraid that he will not be able to sell them all.

Apart from that, there are also other stalls at the parking lot of Brunei Shell Recreational Club in Panaga where a fair number of stall operators are preparing, not only traditional kuehs and various dishes, but also decorated flowers and dry foods for the upcoming Hari Raya celebration.

A stall operator at BSRC said that he received only a few visitors and very little response, but hoped that the general public will flock to the area when the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration draws nearer.

In addition to that a car exhibition is also being held there. Running stalls at different areas by authorised organisers are aimed to open up opportunities for stall holders to showcase their products which benefits small and medium businesses with extremely affordable rentals.

However, it is vital that organisers also assist in making the area a public attraction and should probably hold side events to enliven the atmosphere particularly during the weekends. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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