Development
In 2003, Petaling Street underwent a major RM11 mil face lift when two large Chinese arches to welcome visitors were placed at either end of the street. A green roof cover was constructed, covering the whole street, now dubbed he "Green Dragon". The street is now totally pedestrianised and transformed into a pedestrian shopping mall. The Street is regarded as a heritage site.
Petaling Street is still the best place to shop for counterfeit branded products and for trying out it's large selection of local Chinese cuisine. For buyers, it is often possible to haggle on the price of watches, clothing and all the counterfeit items. However, Petaling Street does not exclusively offer pirated products and genuine goods are also available. The Street is always crowded not only with tourists, but also with locals.
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