Fence along ‘glutton street’ in Kepong keeping out customers, stakeholders say

New fencing along Jalan Kepong Baru reduces customers’ access to the businesses, traders claim. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

THE newly installed fence along a stretch of Jalan Kepong Baru known as “wai sek kai” (glutton street) in Kuala Lumpur has caused more problems than solutions for traders.

Community activist Yee Poh Ping said the fence was part of a road upgrading project by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).