Informal Sector

We have informal discussion on constructing a new and modern market in Section 17, PJ recently. The market is to replace the existing morning wet market and night hawker food stalls that occupied the road reserve. It is a half century old development story of street hawkers, the development path is somehow rather similar to those in other part of Malaysia. By incorporating hawkers in the early stage of planning, MBPJ, elected representative and the developer hoped that a win-win-win solution can be agreed upon. Ultimately, a healthy and sustainable city centre of Section 17 is created. As an easy entry trade without high demand of capital and skill, many people have found the informal sector a convenience starting point for business venture. Many, however bit reluctance to leave the trade after making their fortune and at time prefer their children to inherite their business although the younger generation poses higher education level. This explained why strategic plan of informal sector development formulated by the local authorities is always fail and supplying of stalls is always insufficient. Coupled with Malaysian's preference on patronising the street stall and careless attitude on food hygeine and cleanliness, informal sector problem will always be there, and forever unless we change our lifestyle and way of marketing, eating and leisure. Believe me, it can be done provided...