High time for an upgrade


By ILI AQILAHIVAN LOH
Stalls outside Menglembu market with foodstuff on the ground. — Photos: RONNIE CHIN/The Star

THE over a century-old Menglembu wet market in Ipoh, Perak has helped generations of families earn a living.

The old favourite among locals may be due for an upgrading project to fix longstanding issues concerning ventilation, lighting and cleanliness.

The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Menglembu market , Steven Chaw , Sandrea Ng , Ipoh

Next In Metro News

RM7.8mil to upgrade 60 toilets in KL
Indigenous groups mark harvest fest
Elevating nation’s beloved staples
Over RM6mil allocated to desilt Klang’s monsoon drains
Kepong residents want solution to recurrent floods
Centuries-old textiles on show
Afternoon tea inspired by layered landscapes of botanical gardens
From gated alleys to open community spaces
JB travel agent ordered to pay RM4,990 to couple who cancelled umrah trip
Helping stamp out drug abuse among youths

Others Also Read