Temporary relocation of Karamunting Mart traders
Published on: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
By: Winnie Kasmir
George said he will discuss the matter with the MPS and find the best solution for the vendors.
SANDAKAN: Karamunting Market traders will be temporarily transferred to the old market in Tanah Merah effective March 1 until the renovations at the Karamunting Market are completed.
Karamunting Assemblyman Datuk George Hiew Vun Zin said that he has discussed the need to place the vendors.
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“The landowner of the former market site, which is a church, has consented to lend the property.
“I met about 90 vendors at the Karamunting Market when I delivered Mandarin for the Chinese New Year. They were informed about the matter and agreed to relocate to the old market site,” he said in a statement.
He said he also informed the vendors about the urgent need to improve infrastructure and facilities at the Karamunting Market.
The Sandakan Municiapl Council (MPS) will assist the vendors in the relocation process and will also provide tables, chairs and necessary equipment at the old market site.
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On the closure of the Karamunting Market come March 1, some vendors have requested that the date be extended to March 10 to allow them to continue operations before the Chinese New Year and the ensuing Fasting Month.
George said he will discuss the matter with the MPS and find the best solution for the vendors.
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“Me and my Karamunting Task Force Team will do our level best to assist the people in Karamunting including vendors to ensure their income are not affected by this issue,” he said.
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