Mixed reaction to Jalan TAR closure on Sunday


The noticeably smaller crowd at Jalan TAR on a recent Sunday is attributed to the road closure by some observers while others blame it on the rain earlier. — Photos: SHAARI CHEMAT/The Star

Shoppers and business proprietors are not of one mind about the weekly Sunday closure of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR) in Kuala Lumpur, three weeks into its implementation.

While customers welcome the less crowded atmosphere, many traders lament a drop in business because of lower foot traffic.

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