Little India reels from Covid-19, but Deepavali could be a silver lining

THIS time of the year in 2019, Little India would be brimming with streams of migrant workers in the alleys, tourists looking on curiously, and big groups of family and friends getting their household needs fixed.

Since the pandemic hit Singapore's shores early last year, businesses in Little India - micro and small enterprises - have been stifled by the massive decline in footfall from migrant workers, tourists, and even locals.

Tour agencies took a knockout punch with at least 3 - AZ Holidays, Paradise Tours, and Jap Air Tours - giving up their shophouse space.

Noorul Ameen, 49, director of AZ Holidays, said that his tour company has had to give up the shophouse outlet along Dunlop Stree…

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