Six hawkers have moved into the rebuilt food court and the rest are expected by December. — LOW BOON TAT/The Star
The food court in SS19, Subang Jaya in Selangor, has been rebuilt at a cost of RM2.98mil.
Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) Corporate and Strategic Management Department director Muhammad Azli Miswan said the Medan Selera, sandwiched between Jalan SS19/6 and Jalan SS19/6C, now had a fresh design and better ambience.
“Earlier, it was dark and not conducive for food stalls.
“Medan Selera SS19 is part of redevelopment of a 0.74ha site that has been in use since 1993.
“With better design, the dining experience at the food court has been enhanced,” he said.
Muhammad Azli said the food court now had two rows of 10 trading lots in each, with clear boundaries between stalls.
“We have addressed various issues by presenting a vibrant space that includes toilets, waste chamber, surau and 90 parking bays that include lots for the disabled.
“So far, hawkers have occupied six lots and the rest will be filled in phases by December,” he added.
Muhammad Azli said MBSJ took into consideration the needs of the physically challenged and built toilets with hand rails and wheelchair accessibility.
“MBSJ has allocated space behind the stalls to ensure good ventilation as the hawkers prepare food,” he said.
Hawker Hafeez Abdullah, 33, who sells east coast dishes, said, “I find the whole new setting bright, clean and gives a cheerful feel.”
Another hawker, Afiq Faizal, 29, said he was happy with the stall design and its amenities.
Customer Robert Lee, 70, said the food court was now better and cleaner.
“Our hope is that MBSJ ensures continuous maintenance and strict hygiene checks,” he added.
Visitor Khaidir Shahir, 68, urged the city council to instal wall fans to supplement the existing ceiling fans, as it gets hot in the afternoons.
He said he was pleased the food court’s new design allowed for interaction and that there was ample parking.
Currently, MBSJ contractors are demolishing the remaining old lots on the site to create more parking space.
