Malls in Malaysia face murky future even as pandemic curbs ease

Some may close permanently by year end amid slump; businesses reopen but unsure if customers will return

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Nadirah H. Rodzi Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur, Nadirah H. Rodzi

Fashion store owner Adilah Khairudin was thrilled when the Malaysian government announced that more economic sectors would be allowed to reopen this month.
During the partial lockdown that barred non-essential businesses from operating due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Madam Adilah had no choice but to close one of her two boutiques permanently.
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