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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Petaling Jaya City Council may allow nightlife outlets to stay open until 3am, says mayor
PETALING JAYA, Aug 6 — Entertainment outlets under the jurisdiction of the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) may soon be allowed to operate until 3am, following engagements with relevant stakeholders this year. PJ Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said the revised operating hours are part of 13 new business licence guidelines, expected to be announced as early as next month. "Currently, the new licensing guidelines have yet to be officially endorsed, but based on ongoing discussions, there is an intention to extend the current allowed operating hours to 3am. "It is still being deliberated, and once finalised, we will announce the details at a special briefing," he told reporters at the MBPJ headquarters here. Last November, Mohamad Zahri noted that operating hours for such outlets had not been reviewed since a 2008 directive, despite significant changes in conditions and demand since then.
CBS News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
California State Fair kicks off new weekday start times to combat high heat
On Monday, new reduced operating hours went into effect at the California State Fair, with the gates not opening until the afternoon. Since the mid-2000s, the fair's weekday start time had always been 11 a.m. But this year, Cal Expo's gates don't open until 4 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, which is often the hottest time of day. Some fairgoers were surprised by the reduced hours this year. "We did actually plan to try and come out earlier and beat the heat," fairgoer Shane Day said. "Unfortunately, we looked up the hours and found out they didn't open until 4." Others don't mind the later start time. "We like the nighttime because we like the lights and the excitement that comes with it," fairgoer Erin Fraker said. Why is Cal Expo cutting back on state fair hours during weekdays? "Our fair trends have shown that a lot of our fairgoers typically come in from 4 p.m. and beyond, so therefore, this makes sense for us," said. Cal Expo has been struggling financially in past years and has been forced to lay off some permanent staff. The fewer hours help fair management and vendors save money on employee costs. State fair officials say they don't expect the change will have an impact on attendance. "We don't take that into consideration at all. No, absolutely not," said Alex Alcantar, a state fair spokesperson. "For us, we do expect a good crowd to show up. We're not anticipating a loss." Even though Cal Expo is now closed during the cooler mid-day hours, there are still plenty of ways to try and beat the afternoon heat, like water misters and cooling stations. "When people do come in here, they're going to have a great time," Alcantar said. During last year's state fair, there was a record-breaking 11 days when the temperature reached triple digits. The fair will open at 10 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Daily Telegraph
13-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Costco announces major change for shoppers
In a move that has rattled its U.S. workforce, Costco is set to change its operating hours, raising concerns about potential ripple effects in Australia. From June 30, the retail giant will open its core US warehouses at 9am for executive members, while extending Saturday hours until 7pm for all members. The changes aim to improve shopping experiences for members who often left frustrated by crowded warehouses. The decision, however, has triggered a wave of discontent among employees, who are worried about the impact on their schedules and workload. 'Yall ready for 9am openings?' a concerned customer wrote on Reddit. 'Mainly for the employees. How's your warehouse preparing for 9am openings every day. I hear it's starting June 30th. We struggle to get open on 945, I can imagine it's going to be fun every morning in merchandising. I'm assuming there will be no adjustments to schedules or depot times. Just get it done in less time.' MORE NEWS Why Aldi, Costco keep snubbing this Aussie state Bunnings rolls out surprise new item Inside Australia's haunting mall mystery The question was met with nearly 400 comments from workers eager to sound off on the change. One person admitted that the adjustment in hours has the potential to make things 'infinitely worse' for them. 'I'm in the meat department at Costco. It sucks. I already get there at 5am. Now it will be 4am… What sucks is we also will now open an hour later- 2 hours may not sound like a lot be we already struggle to get certain parts of the day covered and certain things done between opening an night crew. This 2 hour change will make it infinitely worse,' they wrote. Other workers are also struggling to see how the change in hours will benefit them. 'As an employee who drives the cooler 4am to 10 every morning, and front end after, and has a second job to make ends meet and only sleeps 4-5 hours a night, no. No im not,' read one comment on Reddit. 'I hate it. I work in optical and there is no reason we have to be there because nothing is gunna happen. It's for executive members only. So now we are gunna have angry non-executive members too,' another user chimed in. As Costco expands its footprint in Australia, the question arises: could similar changes be implemented here? While there is no current indication of such plans, the U.S. scenario serves as a cautionary tale for Australian workers and consumers. Australian stakeholders, no doubt, will be watching closely, aware that the developments overseas could eventually influence local practices.
