The nights are just not the same


Fresh start: The nightlife scene is showing improvement, say club owners, but the recovery is slow. These clubs in Changkat Bukit Bintang near Jalan Alor are hoping for brighter days ahead. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Things are looking brighter for nightlife businesses since the sector was allowed to resume operations on May 15, but the nights are coming to an end much earlier than before, say stakeholders.

Crowds are also spending less compared to pre-lockdown days and the queues outside nightclubs were also not what they used to be despite the venues being filled.

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