KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 -- The Selayang Jaya Market has always been packed, bustling with market-goers and sellers daily.

However, in the current age of mandatory social distancing in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, the festive atmosphere in the market continues to thrive, with heavy crowds thronging the area from early in the morning on a daily basis.

Videos and photos sent to Malay Mail by freelance producer and journalist Ushar Daniele showed a large gathering inside the market, with little to no regard for social distancing.

While customers queued outside in a long line, in keeping with the social distancing rule, once inside the market, the scene became the usual market chaos.

"I've been observing the market for almost two week...