Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) intends to rework the Jalan Melayu mart proper right into a long-term retail room.
In a declaration to StarMetro, DBKL acknowledged this belonged to the 2nd stage of the duty on the mart situated close to Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
The renovations up till now include the setup of a brand-new “Bazar Jalan Melayu” indicators, decorative lights and substitute of 90 covers with brand-new units together with protected sides.
DBKL has really likewise mounted harmed floorings, drains pipes, manhole covers, roofing techniques, downpipes and seamless gutters together with carried out cleansing up jobs to take away the placement of tree origins, stumps and outdated covers.
The just lately up to date covers setting down over the stalls attend to a way more cozy shopping for expertise.
“Thorough cleaning works were also carried out to clear drains and dispose of the old canopies,” it acknowledged.
Works have been completed in 54 days and buyers had really returned to procedures on Feb 21, DBKL included.
Talk of updating the placement has really been steady as a result of January when Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim prompted DBKL to look at run-down buying and selling areas round Jalan Masjid India, located round 200m from Jalan Melayu.
Upgrading features began on Feb 3, starting with cowl substitute.
StarMetro had really previously reported that DBKL had really ready for a two-phase activity, starting with standardising the format of stalls and executing services restore providers.
According to DBKL, long-lasting methods entailed updating the mart proper right into a long-term retail room.
“The current stalls shall be transformed into retailers.
“DBKL is at the moment looking for tenders for the venture, which is predicted to start round December.
“Besides giving the area a new look, the upgrades are aimed at enhancing the experience for tourists, supporting local traders and preserve heritage elements,” it acknowledged.
Persatuan Peniaga Bazar Melayu Moden Kuala Lumpur head of state Hamidi Abd Hamid invited the long-lasting marketing campaign, calling it a good initiative by City Hall to develop a way more engaging environment for buyers.
“I hope similar efforts can be carried out in other parts of Kuala Lumpur so small traders and hawkers can operate in a more orderly environment,” he acknowledged.
Meanwhile, Hamidi likewise really helpful DBKL allow buyers to produce meals and drinks to widen the attract of the mart.
“Currently, we’re solely allowed to promote dry items resembling garments.
“A food and drink zone for visitors could improve the bazaar,” he acknowledged.
While he has but to see a big rise in service, Hamidi was hopeful that the mart would definitely broaden in enchantment particularly with Visit Malaysia 2026 coming near.
