Over the decades the street has transformed into a huge market selling many types of merchandise and is a food paradise.
However, it is increasingly apparent that Petaling Street seems to have lost its lustre as a top tourist draw.
It is not uncommon for diners to see rats scurrying past drains and alleys when tucking into the dishes the area is famous for.
The rodents are so “well fed” that some visitors have described them as bigger than a cat.
The drains are in a horrible state too, with grease and garbage trapped inside.
The problem is compounded by the wet market’s overflowing garbage bins, wh…
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