Stocking Up Early For Hari Raya
By Za'im Zaini & Yusrin Junaidi

Bandar Seri Begawan - Even though Hari Raya is about three weeks away, manufacturers, distributors and retailers are stocking up early to prepare for the festivities.

Mr Valentine Hon, General Manager of Kingston Beverage & Creamery Sdn Bhd, told the Bulletin that they have made standard preparations like previous years. He said that production of soft drinks had started since last Month to cater to the Raya demand.

Two to three months prior to Ramadhan, the company had brought in more raw materials than usual for packaging, he said.

Meanwhile Mr Eddie Lu, Manager of Syarikat Aliaa -Sdn Bhd, said that they have stocked up to cater to the high demand for Raya.

He believes that there will be an increase in terms of purchases made on essential items for Hari Raya two weeks prior to the festivities.

Both Mr Hon and Mr Lu hoped that with the salary increment, there would be a rise in demand for items for Hari Raya.

There might be a slight increase in the sale of soft drinks this year, according to Mr Robert Tadong, the supervisor of groceries at SupaSave Gadong.

Supa Save has increased its stock of soft drinks by 30 per cent compared to last year. It has also prepared more hampers this year, with prices ranging from $60 to $200.

Mr Tadong said that sale of essential items for Hari Raya would be at its peak a few days before the festivities.

However, observers noted that some were splurging more on clothing and vehicles this year with their salary increment.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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