AN inventory of locations and traders at food courts and hawker centres in Kuala Lumpur is needed before any upgrades are rolled out, say traders and patrons. — Courtesy photoDeserted hawker centresAt a hawker centre in Bandar Tun Razak, only five out of 20 stalls were open on a weekday afternoon. Visible water leakage seen at the hawker centre in Bandar Tun Razak. “Some stallholders have opted to use the premises as storage spaces or for catering operations instead of running full-service food stalls,” he said. Regular customer Muin Abdul Manaf said the hawker centre was a popular spot for families and groups.

Source: The Star January 05, 2026 00:55 UTC