By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 12: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has urged residents in Bintawa and surrounding neighbourhoods to support hawkers at Bintawa Market by making it their regular destination for groceries and meals.
MBKS Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said regular patronage would help sustain the livelihoods of small traders and ensure that the benefits of the market’s upgrading works translated into increased business opportunities for hawkers.
Wee, together with MBKS councillors, today joined the hawkers in celebrating the second anniversary of the market’s upgrading, which was completed on Nov 11, 2024.
The upgrading works were undertaken by the council to improve trading conditions for hawkers while providing a more comfortable and convenient environment for shoppers.
Wee said the council hoped more residents would take advantage of the improved facilities and support the traders who depend on the market for their daily income.
“Bintawa Market offers a variety of fresh produce and daily necessities, including vegetables, meat and fish, alongside cooked food stalls serving local delicacies.
“Residents can visit the market for breakfast, purchase fresh ingredients for their daily meals or enjoy a selection of ready-to-eat dishes,” he said in a statement.
The anniversary celebration also provided an opportunity for Wee and the councillors to interact with the hawkers, acknowledge their contributions and show appreciation for their continued service to the community.
The market remains an important part of neighbourhood life, serving residents who rely on it for their daily groceries while providing a gathering place for those who enjoy its cooked food offerings.
Wee encouraged residents to explore the market’s full range of offerings, including trying its cooked food stalls if they usually visit only to purchase groceries.
“Those who come for a meal could also consider buying fresh produce and other necessities before heading home,” he added.
He also encouraged residents to bring along family members and friends to introduce them to the market and its variety of products and food.
“Regular support from the community would make a meaningful difference to the small traders and help sustain Bintawa Market as a vibrant neighbourhood marketplace,” he said. — DayakDaily
