Some businesses are preparing to have more staff to manage expected larger crowds.
Johor businesses are anticipating higher foot traffic as Singaporeans, who make up a significant portion of visitors here, also have Saturdays and Sundays as their days off.
Johor Bahru Coffee, Restaurant and Bar Operators Association chairman Wee Liang Satt said some businesses may have extra workers on standby to cope with the possible surge in visitors. Mr Wee added that businesses find it difficult to hire new employees because many locals prefer to work in Singapore, where higher salaries are available due to the exchange rate.
Johor Baru Bazaar Karat Development and Welfare Association president Fuad Rahmat said the group is also looking at several measures to prepare for the weekend shift. “We plan to increase the number of security and cleaning staff and work with traders on ways to manage a larger crowd,” he said. Johor Indian Muslim Entrepreneurs Association secretary-general Hussein Ibrahim said its members prefer to adopt a “wait-and-see approach” for now.
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