THE Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is preparing the necessary documents to apply for the RM1 million allocation from the Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) for the upgrading of Cecil Street Market and Hawker Centre.
KPKT Minister Nga Kor Ming, during his official visit to Penang recently, announced the RM1 million allocation for the project.
Pengkalan Kota assemblyman Wong Yuee Harng shared that the city council expects to submit the application for the funds by early next year.
He mentioned the planned upgrades will include a new roofed structure with an awning and an improved ventilation system.
“These enhancements aim to create a more inviting and comfortable environment for the 300 traders operating there and for the shoppers.
“We thank the YB Minister for the announcement regarding the allocation for this market and its hawker centre.
“The upgrades will not only make the market visually appealing but also create a pleasant environment for both shoppers and traders,” Wong told Buletin Mutiara during a visit to the market today.
In addition to the market upgrades, Wong also announced that MBPP will be upgrading the public toilets at Cecil Street Market.
He said these upgrades will incorporate smart and green features, making it the first smart public toilet in Penang once completed.
“The size of the new toilet also will be more spacious from two cubical each to six cubical (three times more bigger in size). We decided to increased the size due to many complaints received that there is not enough toilet. The new toilet also will be equipped with one baby room and an OKU room.
“The project is expected to take five months, with completion scheduled for February next year,” said Wong.
Wong emphasised that despite no rental fees being charged to the traders, both the Penang government and the Federal Government remain committed to enhancing the market’s facilities.
Story by Riadz Akmal
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