KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Gusneldi said he has been a trader since he was young, and usually the last week of Ramadan would be a peak shopping period for Muslims who only have a few days left to prepare for Aidilfitri.

The 40-year-old who sells Malay traditional attire said in previous years he could already observe an increase in sales merely one week after he started selling. This year, he said remained uncertain of his sales even after two weeks had passed.

"This year, business is a bit slower than last year. But I believe that it is not just us who feel that way, it seems like it is like that for everyone else too.

"I think it's because people are finding it easier to buy things online," he told Malay Mail, when met within the bustl...