Pasar Besar Jalan Othman traders say they are seeing as much as a 70% drop in customers since reopening in October last year after renovations. — Photos: CHAN TAK KONG/The Star
PASAR Besar Jalan Othman – better known as PJ Old Town Market – has seen some changes in the past few months, notably after the detection of several Covid-19 cases.
In the ensuing closure for extensive sanitisation, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) decided to carry out renovations to improve the conditions at the premises.
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Pasar Besar Jalan Othman traders say they are seeing as much as a 70% drop in customers since reopening in October last year after renovations. — Photos: CHAN TAK KONG/The Star
A person on duty ensures visitors sign in, record their temperature and sanitise their hands before entering Pasar Besar Jalan Othman.
Rajaratnam calls on MBPJ to include traders’ representatives at meetings regarding the market.
Abdul Aziz says getting reliable local employees is a problem.
Only two gates are open for customers and suppliers to enter and exit the market.
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