THE title Little India is not just seen as the pride of the Indian community in Kuala Lumpur, but it is also an enhancement to the image of the cultural hub that will lead to a boom in business and a boost in property prices.
Therefore, it is not surprising to note that most of the stakeholders in the historical township are rejoicing over the news of the Brickfields upgrade.
KL Starail Stesen Monorail representative Gobal Rajee said the move to recognise Brickfields was timely and hoped the project would be speeded up.
Indian Petty Traders Association Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya president Jothy Appalasamy said it would be a moral boost for the people in the area.
“It will also be good for business,” he said.
Brickfields Rukun Tetangga chairman S.K.K Naidu, who lives in Palm Court condominium, said the idea itself was a good one and would certainly enhance the image of the neighbourhood.
“But, a proposal like this must be executed well. Unlike Chinatown in Jalan Petaling and Masjid India in Jalan Melayu, which are not part of a main road.
“Jalan Tun Sambanthan is a main road which is constantly busy with traffic. So any plans to upgrade it, must be thought out well,” he said.
Jassal Tandoori Restaurant owner Amar Singh said he was looking forward to the project taking off.
“We’re banking on it. It will definitely be good for business,” he said.
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