Slow progress in market upgrade affecting livelihoods


2 Business continues at the Chowrasta Market albeit at a slower pace as a section of the market is cordoned off for the upgrade.Photos: LIM BENG TATT

THE opening of the newly refurbished Chowrasta Market will be delayed as upgrading works have fallen behind schedule by 30%.

Traders are complaining that the delay of the project in Penang, which is supposed to be completed mid next month, has affected their livelihoods.

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