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Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran showing the night market site that will be opened in February, at Section 8 Parking Lot, Petaling Jaya, on January 12, 2023. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/SELANGORKINI

New night market to begin operation in Section 8, Petaling Jaya

By Sheeda Fathil

PETALING, Jan 12 — A new night market site under the Bukit Gasing state assembly will be operational this February at Section 8 parking lot in Petaling Jaya.

Its assemblyman Rajiv Risyakaran said the night market is open every Saturday from 4.30pm to 10pm and it is the second under its administration after the one in Section 17, Petaling Jaya.

“Most residents had asked me to establish a night market in this area since the one in Section 17 is quite far away.

“For more than a year, we have been planning to create a night market site after taking into account the suitability of the area, feedback from the residents and surrounding traders who are generally supportive,” he said during a press conference to announce the new location of the night market at Section 8 parking lot, Petaling Jaya, here today.

Rajiv said a total of 57 business plots are available at the night market, covering various types of businesses including dry and wet goods.

“This area may be a bit crowded during the day but at night it is quite quiet and that’s why we decided to create a night market here.

“In addition, the area is also strategic with lots of parking and does not disturb the traffic. It can also help liven up the atmosphere here on weekend nights,” he said.

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