Iskandar Puteri mayor: No flea market at Tmn Perling parking bays

According to an FB post, there are plans to organise a flea market at the parking space opposite the wet market in Taman Perling, Johor Baru.

THERE will be no flea market at parking bays opposite the wet market in Taman Perling, Johor Baru, as the area is not designated for business activities.

Iskandar Puteri mayor Hasrin Kamal Hashim said the city council had not received any application from those wanting to organise such a market.

“Even if applications were submitted, approval would not be granted, as the parking bays should remain free of business activities,” he told StarMetro.

His comment follows a post on the Perling Ku Facebook page about a proposed Pasar Lambak Perling or Perling Flea Market opposite the present wet market.

Hasrin Kamal says the parking area is designated as a no-business activity zone.

Although no dates were specified, the market with 100 trading lots was supposed to operate from Friday to Sunday, 6pm to 1am.

Comments on the post showed that most of Taman Perling residents were against the flea market, due to potential traffic congestion.

“Residents have the right to object if they believe a proposal has been submitted,” said Hasrin Kamal.

He said since the parking area was designated as a non-business zone, the flea market could not proceed there.

Previously, unlicensed roadside food operators had used the parking bays but they were relocated next to the Perling wet market.

“We aim to clear the parking lot of any roadside operators, similar to those near Perling Mall who have moved to Dataran Niaga@Jalan Camar,” the mayor added.

Before the relocation in late 2023, Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) had received numerous complaints on traffic, double-parking and drain pollution from improper waste disposal, especially cooking oil.

Regarding roadside hawkers, Hasrin Kamal said MBIP would take stern action against unlicensed vendors along Perling Highway, across from Perling Mall.

“Public complaints highlight risks to motorists as vehicles stop at roadside to buy breakfast.”

He said lorry drivers, ignoring signage prohibiting heavy vehicles from stopping, were among those causing issues.

“MBIP enforcement unit acted against them months ago, but they have returned. The city council will continue enforcement against these hawkers.”