Jalan Raja Bot Market, as Kampung Baru folks know (and remember) it | Malay Mail

BY SOO WERN JUN

“But I also know it as Pasar Manggis. My ancestors told me that back in the day, there were a lot of mangosteen trees surrounding the market,” said Latif Ismail, 73, a third-generation Kampung Baru resident. Kampung Baru resident Latif Ismail speaks to Malay Mail during an interview in Kuala Lumpur April 30, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara

In recent times, the market acquired a stigma for being overrun by foreigners — mostly Indonesians; both traders as well as customers. Zainuddin Abdul Rahman, an Achehnese, came here in the early 80s and got his permanent resident status three years later. “Kampung Baru has seen so many major events in the past including the May 13 tragedy which started on Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz .

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