The Year of Rabbit is hopping in. 

With talks about recession looming and Malaysians looking to tighten their spending, how are SMEs faring this festive season? Are customers spending more than before? 

Are businesses in full bloom? We speak to Raymond Khue (Q), Executive Director of household dried meat/bakwa brand Oloiya, 

and Amy and Ester Tai, the Founders and Sister-Duo of local shoe brand, Machino 

to talk about how their customers are spending as Malaysians prepare for Chinese New Year.

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