Swamped by bricks and mortar in Batu

Banner war: Political party flags and candidates’ posters line a road along Jalan Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, in the Batu parliamentary constituency. — ONG SOON HIN/The Star

Long-time residents feel overwhelmed by high-rise developments and worsening traffic

Old World charm interspersed with modernity describes Batu in a nutshell.