The recent disappearance of Vijaya Lakshmi has only deepened the sense of dread, leaving many Malaysians devastated and convinced that avoiding Masjid India is the safest choice.
While much of the public’s attention has been on the tragic disappearance of Vijaya Lakshmi, another crisis has been unfolding in the shadows—one that is severely impacting the business of countless vendors in Masjid India.
We spoke with the vendors
We had the chance to speak with several vendors who shared their stories. These hardworking individuals, who rely on a steady flow of customers to make ends meet, are now sitting helplessly as their sales plummet to unprecedented lows.
Speaking to WeirdKaya, Harjit shared the grim reality of his situation. His restaurant, located in the heart of Jalan Melayu, was once a beloved spot known for its delicious sweets and food.
However, since the tragedy unfolded, Harjit told us that his loyal customers who stop by everyday were nowhere to be seen ever since the tragedy.
We are facing a 30% loss as we are still selling the food online, it is sort of helping us, but in the long run, things might take a turn.
‘I am very angry’
Later on, we stopped by a retail store, which used to be flooded with customers, now empty, with the workers sitting and talking while listening to songs in the radio.
There’s nothing we can do. People are scared. I just hope the lady is found and things return to normal, but it’s clear that businesses in Masjid India won’t recover anytime soon.”
Rani also added that she wishes the previous sinkholes had been taken seriously, as this tragedy might have been prevented, and their businesses wouldn’t be left struggling like they are now.
There’s still hope in them
Both Harjit and Rani told us they are hopeful that the authorities will resolve this tragedy one way or another and help restore netizens’ trust in the safety of Masjid India.
While it’s easy to say, our actions are limited. So, let’s all hope for the best and stay safe.
You may watch the video here:
@weirdkayamy Here's how the vendors in Masjid India doing 😔 #masjidindia #vendors #sinkhole #fyp ♬ original sound – WeirdKaya
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