Hill hawker centre ready soon
THE Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) is calling for an open tender to manage the new hawker complex on Penang Hill.
Public Health Standing Committee alternate chairman Ong Ah Teong said those interested must come personally to attend a briefing at the site on May 3 at 10am.
“No representatives please. If you do not make it for the joint-briefing by the MPPP licensing and building departments and Penang Hill Corporation, you cannot purchase the tender forms for the project,” he said, adding that the closing date for the open tender was May 9.
It was earlier reported that the site was to have been handed over to the contractor by Nov 8 but commencement of work was delayed to January due to relocation problems.
Ong said the complex is scheduled for completion in one to two months’ time.
On a separate matter, Ong invited interested parties to attend an open interview for spots at its complexes, markets and temporary hawker sites on the island.
“We have 497 empty lots at eight MPPP complexes, 11 markets and five temporary hawker sites.
“Just bring your MyKad and relevant qualification certificates, if any.
“Our priority is to legalise illegal hawkers in the state,” Ong told a press conference in George Town yesterday.
The open interview will be held on Friday from 9am to 5pm at City Hall on Padang Kota Lama. Registration is from 8am to 11am.
~News courtesy of The Star~
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