Mixed reactions for MyKiosk 2.0
The government's MyKiosk 2.0 initiative, launched to empower small traders with modern infrastructure, has received mixed feedback, ranging from praise for improved security to complaints about construction quality.
The implementation at the PJS 2/8 site in Petaling Jaya is part of efforts to streamline small businesses through a more organised and cleaner design.
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