Wee speaking to reporters after attending the handing-over event at Bintawa Market on Apr 7.

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By Amanda L

KUCHING, Apr 7: Shade structures have been installed at Bintawa Market following upgrading works carried out last year, with the additional installation funded through savings from the council.

Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the earlier upgrading project had fully utilised the council’s allocated budget, prompting MBKS to tap its internal savings to install the shades with approval from the minister.

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“The council must ensure all expenditures are properly budgeted, as its revenue mainly comes from assessment taxes,” he told reporters after attending the handing-over event at the market today.

The shades were installed in sections of the market exposed to direct sunlight, aimed at improving comfort for hawkers and customers.

According to Wee, the system uses a roll-up mechanism that can be raised or lowered to provide protection from sunlight and rain while maintaining ventilation within the market.

He added that several of the installations were supported by private sector contributions through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

“MBKS will study whether additional shade coverage is needed in other areas of the market and may consider implementing similar improvements at other markets under its jurisdiction, subject to available funding,” he said. — DayakDaily