IPOH, March 26 -- The Ipoh City Council (MBI) has launched a design concept competition for the proposed rebuilding of the historic Pasar Pasir Puteh, a historic wet market in Ipoh that was almost completely destroyed in a fire two years ago.

The competition, titled 'Pertandingan Idea Konsep Reka Bentuk Cadangan Membina Pasar Pasir Puteh', invites architects to submit design concepts for the redevelopment of the market, which has served as a daily trading hub for local residents since 1957.

MBI is offering cash prizes to the top three winners, with the first prize carrying RM25,000 and a certificate, followed by RM10,000 and a certificate for second place, and RM5,000 and a certificate for third place.

According to the announcement, Pa...