These are some pictures i took sometime ago during my training. I remember clearly that just a few years ago this part of the town was among the busiest in the entire city. With the daily influx of Singaporeans and a hive of activities involving immigration, daily bill paying duties and sightseeing, the town was alive.
Fast forward to a new year, ever since the new customs opened and the roads diverted a lot of shops have closed. This coupled with the shift of government administration to Nusajaya has taken a lot of activity and human traffic away from what was once a busy centre. Poor town planning is to blame.
The only thing alive are the banks and a shopping centre called "City Square". Others especially the small traders are pretty much dead. The area have potential but it is not being fully utilized. For example the buildings there share strong similarities to the one in Melaka and it has a history of its own. Jalan Wong Ah Fook itself is a well known name.
This part of the town is also unique because i believe this is the only place that has all the religious places of worship within walking distance. With all the potential it is a mystery why the authorities are dragging their feet in refurbishing the city and creating plan to transform the city to bring it back to its once wonderful glory.
Fast forward to a new year, ever since the new customs opened and the roads diverted a lot of shops have closed. This coupled with the shift of government administration to Nusajaya has taken a lot of activity and human traffic away from what was once a busy centre. Poor town planning is to blame.
The only thing alive are the banks and a shopping centre called "City Square". Others especially the small traders are pretty much dead. The area have potential but it is not being fully utilized. For example the buildings there share strong similarities to the one in Melaka and it has a history of its own. Jalan Wong Ah Fook itself is a well known name.
This part of the town is also unique because i believe this is the only place that has all the religious places of worship within walking distance. With all the potential it is a mystery why the authorities are dragging their feet in refurbishing the city and creating plan to transform the city to bring it back to its once wonderful glory.
It can be a little emotional for some of us who had grown up in JB seeing the town we once loved turn into a zombieland. Love or hate the city there are bound to be some memories that we will always cherish here.
This bookstore is where i came to redeem my "Pelajar Cemerlang" book vouchers from school.
This is one of the more well know restaurants that specialized in chicken chop. I remember eating here once in a while with friends after school. I have no idea where they shifted to.
Benches and paved roads are not attracting people.Wither JB town?
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