Terengganu govt defends decision to replace iconic Chinese market-food court


PETALING JAYA: A new commercial building that will replace an iconic market and food court dear to the Chinese community of Kuala Terengganu will bring big benefits to the enclave, says the Terengganu government.

In defending its decision to tear down the Kampung Tiong market and food court, the Perikatan Nasional-ruled administration also called the 40-year-old facility an “eye-sore” due to its old age.

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