A handful of people were spotted at several fast-food outlets near the beach, but they left immediately after packing food.
A restaurant helper said the beach area has never been this quiet. The three fast food outlets in the vicinity were always packed to the brim with patrons.
“The beach will be lively with activities especially during school holidays….there will be superhero and Disney mascots, children playing bubble balloons, people resting on the beach, stage shows and people swimming. Now the entire stretch is empty.
“Business has been slow for the fast food outlets. There were some visitors during the first two days but now people have chosen to stay away,” he said, adding the Kuantan Municipal Council(MPK) enforcement team regularly patrolled the area.