For some patrons, late-night shopping is not only a convenience but also about spending time with family and friends.
“People are usually busy with work in the day, so it’s great that this is 24 hours and people can come at any time,” one shopper told CNA.
Another said: “The atmosphere is very lively tonight. There are so many people here; it’s crazy crowded.”
Among the prominent guests that patronised the bazaar was former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamed.
The 99-year-old turned up during the daytime on Saturday, where he was shown around the booths and spoke briefly.
VENDORS BENEFIT FROM CROWDS
For vendors at the MITEC bazaar like Mr Azzim Zahid, they have been working round-the-clock to keep up with the steady stream of visitors.
The 28-year-old founder of Bulan Bintang, a premium brand for traditional Malay costumes, said it has brought in more workers who can rotate across two shifts.
“An event like this, with the marketing done by the organisers, plus celebrities and big-name brands involved, really brings in huge volumes of traffic. It can be challenging to manage,” he added.
“For a brand like ours, we really focus on the festive season. Naturally, timing like this – and bazaars like this – contribute the highest sales of the year for Bulan Bintang.”
