KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 15 -- As the conditional movement control order (CMCO) came into force in Klang Valley yesterday, some small business owners expressed concern of making ends meet in the coming weeks as people are being told to stay at home.

While most businesses are thankful that they could remain open throughout the CMCO period, many street-side hawkers and eateries, which depend heavily on constant foot traffic to their store, fear if they will be able to break even.

Fresh fruit stall operator, Norlaila Yatim, 52, who operates her stall in Pantai Dalam said she is thankful that she can still do business during the CMCO but predicts there will be a drop in sales.

Norlaila's fruit stall are among various street vendors in Pantai Dal...