Have you ever been to Pekan Rabu in Alor Setar? Pekan Rabu which literally means Wednesday Market is located in the middle of Alor Setar is well known among the local population and tourists from outside Kedah. Its open everyday from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. The fourth Malaysian Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir, once was a trader in Pekan Rabu. This year I already visit this place twice to look for an antique seller who sell antique keris, vintage watches and old coins. I received this information via e-mail that there is one old guy who sell antiques in this complex.
I have been searching for almost every part of the old business complex but I cannot find anyone selling banknotes, paper money, coins or any antiques. Most of the stall in here is selling textiles or Malay clothes. Some are selling craft like keris, Metal craft, pottery, kompang, traditional cookies, Ikan Pekasam, jewelery, dried seafood and mostly other item that related to the Malays. I even go walking around shops near this Pekan Rabu business complex but I still cannot find the said seller.
This is some information I found in PekanRabu.com:
The complex costing RM 3.2 millions and was built in 1975 and renovated in 1995 with cost RM 6.5 millions. Phase 2 complex was built in 1990 with cost RM 2 millions. Pekan Rabu complex has 347 stalls with a variety of business and it has become one of the important landmarks of Alor Setar. This shopping Complex which is situated in Jalan Tunku Ibrahim was officially opened on 25th. February 1978. Prior to the construction of this complex, the traders did their business in on open building with no walls and trading stalls were not properly arranged and scattered.
If any of you know about this old guy who is selling antiques in Pekan Rabu Shopping Complex please e-mail me via lunaticg@gmail.com. To anyone who have a question about banknotes and coins, I also willing to help you but please do e-mail me with a clear picture of your coin.Source: pekanrabu.com
