By Aida Aziz
IPOH: The food court at Taman Kanak-Kanak (TKK), also known as Medan Selera Dato Tahwil Azar along Jalan Raja Musa Aziz here, is reportedly flooded every time heavy rain hits the area.
The problem is not new, with many Ipoh residents saying flooding at the iconic food court has continued for years.
They also believe the popular dining spot needs improvements, including upgraded facilities to improve comfort for traders and customers.
Syafiq Rosli urged the relevant authorities to address the issue, saying many customers were affected whenever heavy rain occurred.
“I hope the authorities will take action to resolve the problem at TKK. Whenever it rains, the food court area gets flooded, disrupting customers who are trying to eat or seek shelter,” he said.
Meanwhile, many Ipoh residents believe it is time for TKK to undergo a proper upgrade, particularly to preserve the image of Ipoh as a city.
“On normal days, there is already a foul smell coming from the drains here, including around Gerbang Malam. Some drains are clogged, causing floods and unpleasant odours,” one complainant said.
Another resident appealed to the Ipoh Mayor to make more frequent visits to the ground to personally observe issues affecting the public.
“The Mayor needs to go to the ground more often and look into the problems raised by residents across the city,” the complainant said.
“TKK is located in the city centre and comes alive at night, but its facilities are not properly maintained. The damaged floodlights have yet to be repaired,” another Ipoh resident said.
“If TKK is upgraded and properly maintained, it could become another tourist attraction. The relevant authorities need to pay attention to these issues,” another complainant said.
