KUALA LUMPUR: In the race to build mega buildings and landmarks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called for hawkers and traders to not be left behind.
Anwar said this after his visit to Pusat Penjaja Madani in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman this morning.
"Do not push them aside. They, too, want a comfortable place and facilities for them and their visitors.
"City Hall is conducting maintenance works at all its 68 hawker centres," said Anwar in a Facebook posting.
He said the move to upgrade petty trader and hawker stalls was a cooperation between the Federal Territories Department and City Hall.
Anwar, who also visited the nearby Jalan Raja Bot wet market, said several hawker centres would be spruced up this year.
"I have also discussed with the mayor about revoking the business licence of those who pass it on to others."