Finally, KL Chinatown spared! That's the true spirit of 1Malaysia: People 1st

Published: Tuesday August 23, 2011 MYT 5:09:00 PM
Updated: Tuesday August 23, 2011 MYT 9:16:57 PM

KL Chinatown traders can stay on

By YUEN MEIKENG

KUALA LUMPUR: The 31 shop lots near Jalan Sultan will not be demolished for the construction of the Klang Valley MY Rapid Transit (MRT) project, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said.

He said the shops would remain as they are an important part of KL Chinatown's identity.

"During the six months of constructing the MRT tunnel underneath the area, the occupants will have to evacuate their property but will be told to return after that.

"Buildings affected by the construction will be strengthened," he told reporters after attending a dialogue between the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), representatives of the Jalan Sultan traders and others at the SPAD headquarters here Tuesday.