Old Petaling Jaya markets struggling to stay relevant

Only one vegetable stall is open at the Section 17 market. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star

Local markets have long been the go-to places for people to shop for fresh meat, produce and other essential cooking ingredients.

Regulars, comprising mainly housewives and restaurant owners looking to buy groceries at reasonable prices, visit traders whom they have come to know and depend on over the years.