Jalan Petaling & Jalan Sultan, some of which are more than a century old, are at risk of being demolished to make way for an underground MRT line. Acquisition notices were also served to business owners, which came as a shock because there was no prior consultation or correspondence from the government. As a result, a famous Malaysian tourist landmark known all over the world is now in danger of having its landscape changed forever.
Malaysians gathered peacefully on Jalan Sultan (China Town) on February 5th to show solidarity in the face of a new public transportation project that will result in the destruction of the historic buildings along this street and Petaling Street. The event involved, artists, religious leaders and everyday shop owners. It was full of lanterns, painting, and music. It was an incredible scene that hopefully sends a message to the government about what exactly the people want
