Shops Reopening

Shops closing at 8 pm

With the MCO being lifted, scores of shops and malls in town are starting to reopen, adopting their own version of social distancing and monitoring. One of the first malls I visited was Suria KLCC. Most of the shops were opened although with a limited number of patrons allowed in.

The popular ones, such as Machines, had a long queue outside. While restaurants appeared to be popular with the tables placed spaced apart.

Social distancing in practice

The usually bustling Suria KLCC was almost empty

The empty corridors of Sungei Wang Plaza

The queue and the signing in with apps could be a deterrent somewhat, and I only ended up entering shops which I am confident I would buy something from. No window shopping, I am afraid.

The opening hours of the shops were also shorter than before the lockdown, with most shops closing before 8 pm.

Leaving Lot 10

The entrance to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

By that famous fountain …

However, over the last few visits, the number of shoppers were definitely on the up. The economy really needed business to restart, but it would take time.