SUNGAI PETANI, Nov 7 (Bernama) — Since its launch in October last year, Laman Niaga Sekupang D’ Wisma Ria, an initiative by the Sungai Petani Kedah Municipal Council (MPSPK), has become one of the town’s latest attractions, boosting local economic growth.
MPSPK president Tunku Iskandar Shah Tunku Muszaffar Shah said traders at the business park are charged a rental fee of as low as 10 sen per site.
“The initiative by MPSPK reflects our support and responsibility to help the people do business without feeling burdened.
“It is learnt that the number of visitors has reached 300 a day and traders’ daily sales have gone up by between RM200 and RM400,” he said told reporters when met at the Mesra Komuniti Laman Sekupang 2025 Programme at MPSPK yesterday
According to him, there are 124 trading sites at Laman Niaga Sekupang D’ Wisma Ria, with some still available for those interested in doing business there from 10 am to 7 pm.
“If there is demand, we will consider extending business hours into the night, which may also include car boot sales.
“MPSPK is also planning to open two more Laman Sekupang sites this December, in Bandar Puteri Jaya and Bandar Laguna Merbok,” he said.
Meanwhile, trader Noor Azlina Abd Kader, 44, said the fee of just 10 sen per site has helped traders continue running their businesses in the designated areas.
“Registration and payment are done daily by MPSPK staff at the site. It’s a good initiative that draws more visitors here. Sales have gone up too, and there are plenty of food choices here,” she said.
Ahmad Abdullah, 72, said the low site rental has been a great help to traders coping with the rising cost of living.
“The 10-sen rental is really cheap and the location is strategic. A lot of people can do business there to earn extra income.
“So far, I’ve never seen a rental as low as this. I hope it continues because it really helps ease the burden on traders,” he said.
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