About this episode
The episode discusses the hidden costs and challenges faced by vendors at Ramadan bazaars, featuring insights from Syafiq of Ashes Burnnit.
Many people notice high prices and smaller portions at Ramadan bazaars, but there’s more to the story. Syafiq from Ashes Burnnit, known for its charcoal buns, explains that it’s not just rental costs, vendors may also need to pay double or triple wages during Ramadan to get workers willing to stand in the heat all day. Add to that the uncertainty of not knowing which stalls will be next to them, and it’s clear that running a bazaar stall comes with its own challenges.
People in this episode
Guest: Syafiq
Topics covered
- Ramadan bazaars
- vendor challenges
- wage issues
- food pricing
- market dynamics
Keywords
- Ramadan
- bazaar
- vendors
- wages
- food prices
- challenges
- market
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ashes Burnnit
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