Ups and downs of modern markets

ICC Pudu in Jalan Kijang has potential of becoming a tourist attraction if it is properly maintained.

WITH a heavy heart, Kuala Lumpur folk bid adieu to several wet markets in the past years and are adapting to a whole new context in the modern alternatives.

The traditional open-air markets that are usually wet, filthy and created traffic chaos were gradually closed and the traders were relocated into new indoor structures built with the facilities including water, electricity, ventilation, toilets and parking areas.