KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 -- Hawkers have long been integral to Malaysia's socio-economic fabric.
Today, they are a critical component of urban life, providing essential goods and services to both rural and urban communities.
Boom or bust, they are the go-to source for affordable food for all income class.
Yet until this day, crucial policy support for these micro traders are still lacking, according to Khazanah Research Institute, which put out a report that studied hawkers' cultural and economic significance this morning.
The "Hawkers and Hawking Space in Malaysia: A Case Study", which aimed to provide insights into the hawkers' landscape, highlighted various hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential as a cultural and ec...