Traders operating the four shops damaged in the Larkin Market fire on Sunday morning will each receive RM5,000 (S$1,400) in aid, according to Mr Mohd Hairi Mad Shah, the state youth, sports, entrepreneur development, cooperatives and human resources committee chairman. He stated that this assistance is intended to alleviate the burden of the affected businesses.
Mr Mohd Hairi announced, “The state government will assist the four traders through the Johor Entrepreneur Corporation (PUJB) and other agencies under my portfolio by providing grants or loans.” He further mentioned, “As a start, we will be giving each of them RM5,000 to boost their morale after experiencing such a devastating tragedy.” These statements were made during a press conference he held after visiting the market.
Additionally, Mr Mohd Hairi commented that the Fire and Rescue Department is currently conducting investigations to determine the extent of the losses incurred as a result of the fire.
“Although we await the assessment of losses, we are grateful that no individuals suffered injuries during the incident. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Fire and Rescue Department for their prompt response, arriving at the scene within four minutes and successfully containing the fire before it could rapidly spread,” he stated.
Larkin Market, popularly known as Pasar Awam Larkin, is connected to the Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal.
