China News Service, June 15th. According to Malaysia’s “Sihua Daily” report, since Labuan, Malaysia’s enforcement order began on May 26, there were stalls selling traditional rice dumplings, takeaway services or family-style kitchens. Taking orders, the local Chinese had an unforgettable Dragon Boat Festival.
Prior to this, the Chinese stalls at UTC Markets had already sold rice dumplings in advance. Due to the epidemic, the stall owners chose not to sell them, and the stalls of Chinese Chakueys in the market were empty.
Merchants who usually deliver takeaways have also chosen to cooperate with the government's mandatory order to stop all takeaway activities; they all expressed that they responded to the government's call to reduce their actions abroad and reduce the chance of virus spread.
Many family kitchens selling rice dumplings have also chosen to cancel previous orders due to the severe epidemic. They all agreed that although traditional rice dumplings are very important, it is most important to keep everyone’s health now.
"We are very worried about the current severe epidemic. Every day, we hear that someone has died of infection with the new crown virus. The number of confirmed cases every day is three digits. I hope that the epidemic will dissipate as soon as possible, and the dumplings can be eaten anytime."