The spot for the new night market in Jalan Lampam 8/3 Petaling Jaya. A banner publicising it can be seen on the right.
A NEW night market is set to open next month in Section 8, Petaling Jaya, at a parking lot.
The site is opposite the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters and Section 8 food court along Jalan Lampam 8/3.
Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran said the new night market was expected to start in February on Saturdays from 4.30pm to 10pm with about 30 traders.
“The nearest night market is 5km away in Section 17,” he said, adding that Section 7, PJS 51 and PJ Old Town residents would also benefit from the pasar malam.
The new night market will be the 30th within the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) area.
Rajiv said all aspects of the night market will be managed by MBPJ.
The 57 lots of the night market will take up about a quarter of the parking lot, leaving ample room for parking and future expansion if response is good.
“It is hoped the night market would help bring some life into the area.
“The food court in Jalan Lampan 8/3 used to be lively but business has dropped since the Covid-19 pandemic.
“This makes the spot quite ideal since the area is quiet.”
Rajiv added that he had not received any complaints from nearby residents about the site for the night market.
He urged those who were interested to apply for a trading licence online.
On claims that applications had to be submitted through councillors, Rajiv stated that this was not true.
“There are no third parties involved,” he said.
“Those who need assistance can seek help from MBPJ’s Licensing Department at Level 6 of Menara MBPJ in Jalan Tengah,” he added.
