Night Market in Commercial Centre, Saberkas Miri become one of the attractions visitors from domestic and overseas when it visited Miri city. Saberkas Night Market began operating as early as Wednesday evening until Saturday.
After many years the hawkers apply a permanent sites, the authorities finally agreed to give permanent site for hawkers to do business there. Miri City Council (MCC) has allocated RM400, 000 to build a permanent place of business for the night market hawkers there.
Although the council has allocated RM400, 000 to install a canopy, but now after more than two years, the canopy that installed is torn and leaking when it rained recently. The existing roof is non-durable and can be easily damaged when exposed to rain and heat.
Many visitors complain when it rains the Night Market condition there is wet causing vendible also wet due to the canopy roof leaks when it rains.
Not only are visitors who are less comfortable but the hawkers there was disgruntled because than they used to be they want the MBM install a stronger roofs and durable like dining areas at Seroja where its structure stronger by using a durable roof instead of using a canopy as the Night Market in Saberkas.
We urge the council need to change the roof the Night Market with a stronger structure immediately so that it will ensure the comfort and safety of visitors and the hawkers there.
The night market that is organized, comfortable and safe for the hawkers and visitors will give a good image to tourists who visit Miri city.
Hope this gets immediate attention and action from the parties concerned. Cooperation with the relevant authorities to tackle the problem of the Night Market hawkers is very much appreciated.
Yours faithfully
Jofri Jaraiee
Sarawak PAS Commissioner cum Miri PAS Chief
