IPOH: The Sungai Bayor Morning Market in Selama was recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as the longest morning market in the country.
Stretching 2.32 kilometres, it surpassed the previous record held by the Temerloh Morning Market at Pekan Sehari Temerloh in Pahang, which measured 2.1 kilometres, making Sungai Bayor a new landmark in the district's tourism landscape.
Selama District Council (MDS) president Nor Akmal Yang Ghazali said the achievement marked a historic moment after six years of dedicated efforts to realise the dream.
"With the Malaysia Book of Records recognition, Sungai Bayor Morning Market is not only a source of pride for Selama but is also expected to attract more visitors from outside Perak.
"It is the most precious gift for the people of Selama in conjunction with the Merdeka celebration.
"This recognition will elevate Selama’s name as a must-visit destination ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026,” he said when contacted on Friday (Sept 5).
Nor Akmal said MDS now had a strong justification to request government allocations to upgrade existing basic infrastructure, such as parking spaces and public toilets.
"I am also considering proposals to introduce themed elements such as traditional costumes on a monthly or quarterly basis to offer uniqueness and variety to visitors,” he said.
According to Selama Petty Traders Association chairman Mohamad Ezaiyuhan Awang, the Friday morning market hosted nearly 500 traders or hawkers from Perak, Penang and Kedah.
Originally known as the Sungai Bayor Friday Market along the Bedarah River, it was relocated to Jalan Kampung Sungai Bedarah by MDS last year. — Bernama
