KUCHING, Oct 13: The Pine’s Square Market in Batu Kawa aims to preserve Sarawak’s traditional way of life while catering to the needs of a growing township.
In a TVS news report, Deputy Premier and Batu Kawa assemblyman Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that despite the growing popularity of supermarkets and 24-hour shopping centres, traditional markets remain indispensable to Sarawakians’ daily lives.
“We must not only ensure that our markets keep pace with modernisation but also preserve Sarawak’s precious traditional way of life,” he said when officiating at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pine’s Square Market project in Batu Kawa here today.
The market, estimated to cost around RM15 million, would feature 300 stalls and be developed alongside 34 nearby shoplots, providing residents with a more comfortable and convenient shopping environment while creating additional business opportunities.
