World · Malaysia Bureau
Deepavali Bazaar fees slashed 85% to boost trader participation
Kuala Lumpur has dramatically reduced vendor fees for its 2026 Deepavali Bazaar, with organizers capping charges at RM400 per stall. The move aims to encourage greater participation from traders during the festival celebration in Brickfields.
LSN Malaysia ·
PUTRAJAYA — Organizers of Kuala Lumpur's 2026 Deepavali Bazaar have implemented a steep 85 percent reduction in participation fees, setting a maximum charge of RM400 per vendor stall to boost trader involvement in the festival event.
The significant fee reduction represents a major shift in pricing strategy for the annual celebration, particularly in the Brickfields area, a traditional hub for the Indian community in the capital. The move is designed to make participation more accessible to small and medium-sized traders who traditionally feature prominently at Deepavali festivities.
The initiative reflects efforts to expand and invigorate the bazaar, ensuring diverse vendor participation and offering shoppers a wider range of products and services during the festival season. The reduced fees are expected to attract both established and new traders to register for the event.
Organizers indicated that the new pricing structure would facilitate greater community engagement and support local businesses during the important cultural celebration. The 2026 Deepavali Bazaar joins similar festive events across Malaysia that have increasingly focused on affordability and accessibility for vendors and visitors alike.