Businesses in Malaysia’s Johor prepare for Singaporeans’ Lunar New Year shopping spree

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by The StarJanuary 22, 2026 at 02:40 AM

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Businesses in Johor, Malaysia are preparing for a surge in shoppers from Singapore leading up to Lunar New Year. The number of customers has been steadily increasing in recent weeks, and businesses anticipate a significant rise in sales. Loo Chok Nan, a hamper store owner, reported receiving Lunar New Year orders from both Malaysian and Singaporean customers for the past two weeks. His store has already delivered at least 300 hampers, including some to Singapore, and expects the number to increase in the coming weeks. Loo hopes to reach his usual average of 10,000 orders this year, despite increased competition from other hamper shops.

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Loo Chok Nan ×270% Malaysia ×280% Johor ×290% Singapore ×390% Lunar New Year ×495%

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lunar new year 100% singaporeans 80% johor 80% shopping spree 70% hampers 70% businesses 60% orders 50% sales 50%

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South China Morning Post

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Center-Right (0.50)

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85%

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Johor

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