Local Government Develop-ment Minister Nga Kor Ming announced that the ministry would be allocating RM3.46mil for six development projects, including the upgrading of the Simee market.Canning assemblyman Jenny Choy Tsi Jen said the tender process was underway, and once that was completed, the renovation works would begin.
Choy said the work would include new flooring, better lighting, upgrading of the drains inside the market, new fencing surrounding the market, rebuilding of a wall, improved ventilation and upgrading of the toilets. “To address safety concerns, closed-circuit TV cameras will be installed, especially where the dumpster is placed just outside the market.
Signs in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and Tamil will be put up to inform people about the location of the market.Choy said the market was famous for chee cheong fun, fried noodles, egg tarts and kuih, and that many tourists like to have their breakfast there.“‘This way, we can promote the market and attract more visitors.