Brickfields getting too costly for businesses


Business owners in Brickfields are lamenting the increasing rental rates in the area. — Photos: KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

WHEN a popular landmark closes shop after three decades in business, the buzz going around town will be all about why it is closing and what is coming up next?

That is precisely what happened when the Sri Kota supermarket in Brickfields ceased operations on May 31. The store occupied the ground and first floors of the corner lot in Bangunan Tong Nam, facing Jalan Travers.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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