TAIPING, July 22 — The Ministry of Local Government Development has approved an additional RM11.5 million to upgrade the Taiping Market at Jalan Taming Sari, which is the oldest in the country, said its Minister Nga Kor Ming here today.
He said the Taiping Market will have three components, the Day and Night Arcade, the Old Market and the New Market covering 2,229 square metres. It is expected to be fully completed in August 2024. Nga said a total of RM22 million has also been allocated for 39 upgrading projects of infrastructure and development facilities in the Taiping district.
“These upgrading projects are considered as an important effort to generate the local economy and improve the well-being and comfort of the people,” he said.