According to a closure notice by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the popular Sunday night market at Taman Tun Dr Ismail will be closed effective 26 January this year.
DBKL had apparently made the decision to close the market after hawkers at the market had failed to address complaints in regards to traffic congestion and cleanliness. According to KL’s mayor, Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib, DBKL had received numerous complaints over the last two years in regards to the poor management of the night market. The majority of the complaints were from those residing in Sinaran TTDI Condominium and residents from the surrounding area.
“DBKL has held discussions with the condominium’s Joint Management Body (JMB) over the complaints but nothing has been resolved.”
“The area is not suitable for a night market but it was allowed all these years due to demand from the people. If the night market organiser and Sinaran TTDI condominium JMB can find a solution, the night market can go on. However, our priority is the residents welfare.”
“The main complaints are on traffic obstruction, making it difficult for the condominium residents to come and go, as well as cleanliness,” he said.
The mayor also said that despite the closure notice, he still hoped that the organisers and hawkers will be able to talk it over with JMB to come up with an amicable solution to keep the night market going.
According to TTDI Residents Association secretary Margeret Lee, the night market has been around for more than 30 years. Closing the market will greatly affect the residents as well as the livelihood of the hawkers. She also said that the residents association were not consulted on the closure and they do not agree with the decision to close the market.
Story and quote from: The Star
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