Work On, They Must!

Yes, I was at the Giant Hypermarket in Kelana Jaya just three days ago. Even though the Hari Raya festivity is about two weeks away,the hypermarket seems relatively quiet. To me, it is just like the normal crowd on a week-end. Yes, you do hear Hari Raya songs but that was about all. There was no decorations, really. No spirit, so to say.

A sushi maker concentrating on her chores.

A sweeper ready on the double to sweep up a storm....

A butcher cutting meat with a sharp cleaver.

Two fishmongers smiling as they clean fish for customers.

Another fishmonger awaiting customers' instructions.


Another butcher cleaning fats from the meat.


A worker involved in cleaning the frozen vegetable section.


A promoter hard at work producing samples for tasting purposes.


Another worker adding ice to ensure vegetables looks fresh.

A promoter preparing sample yogurt drinks for customers.


A lady worker at the fruit section.

And yet, we see the workers at Giant,hard at work. Most are foreigners and they must work hard, especially in this inflation-hit times. Here you can see some of them, at their posts. For them, it's just a day's pay for a day's work. Nothing more,nothing less.



Look at these shoppers in the Giant Kelana Jaya Mall. Too few at this time, don't you think? Raya is on and yet this is the situation. The recession is biting?