Pasar Borong Kuala Lumpur yang asal terletak berhampiran kuala pertemuan Sungai Batu dan Sungai Gombak. Ia mungkin mula beroperasi sekitar tahun 1964. Khabarnya, penjenayah terkenal Botak Chin pernah bekerja di sini sekitar 1966-1967, sebelum terjerumus ke dalam kancah jenayah. Terdapat juga rakaman kisah warga berlindung di pasar ini, ketika peristiwa 13 Mei 1969. Ia mula dipindahkan ke Selayang sekitar tahun itu, kemungkinan disebabkan kekerapan banjir dan kes jenayah. Namun terdapat sumber-sumber akhbar dan juga individu yang merakamkan pasar ini masih beroperasi sehingga sekurang-kurangnya tahun 1984. Tapaknya kini menjadi sebahagian Pusat Dagangan Dunia Kuala Lumpur.

Kiri: Peta Lokasi Pasar Borong Lama (1982) (Jabatanarah Pemetaan Negara @ American Geographical Society Library, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, 1982: |"Kuala Lumpur / diterbitkan oleh Pengarah Pemetaan Negara").
Kanan: Peta Lokasi Pasar Borong Lama (Google Maps, 2025)

Arkib Negara 1980/0006494W, 02/07/1957: "RE-DEVELOPMENT OF WHOLESALE MARKET SITE, JALAN SKOLA, KUALA LUMPUR. (II) WHOLESALE MARKET AT MAXWELL ROAD / IPOH ROAD.".

Arkib Negara 1980/0006495W, 26/04/1962: "(I) MAXWELL ROAD / IPOH ROAD - WHOLESALE MARKET ETC. ALIENATION OF LAND. (II) MATERNITY & HEALTH CENTRE".

Arkib Negara 1980/0006496W, 07/11/1967: "(I) MAXWELL ROAD / IPOH ROAD - WHOLESALE MARKET ETC. ALIENATION OF LAND. (II) MATERNITY & HEALTH CENTRE".

Arkib Negara 1980/0006497W, 09/05/1962: "MAXWELL ROAD / IPOH ROAD WHOLESALE MARKET. BUILDING PLANS AND ESTIMATES".

Arkib Negara 1980/0006498W, 14/10/1964: "ALLOCATION OF STALLS AT WHOLESALE MARKET JALAN IPOH / JALAN MAXWELL".

“NAMA Wong Swee Chin mungkin tidak memberi makna kepada masyarakat Malaysia walaupun itulah nama sebenar Botak Chin. Penjenayah ganas itu dilahirkan dalam sebuah keluarga yang mempunyai 10 beradik di Kuala Lumpur pada 1951. Dia berhenti sekolah pada usia 15 tahun dan bekerja sebagai pembantu di pasar borong Jalan Tun Ismail selama setahun. Di sinilah, Botak Chin terpengaruh dengan kegiatan jenayah dan menyertai kongsi gelap (Geng 360) yang menguasai kawasan itu. Botak Chin ditahan dan dihukum tujuh tahun penjara, tetapi dibebaskan pada November 1974.” (Syahril A. Kadir, 23 Mei 2008: |"menjejak Botak Chin siri 2").

“In Pasar Borong, an all-Chinese wholesale market (then along Jalan Ipoh behind the old Tabung Haji headquarters) it was the other way around. There was this lone Malay trader who was stranded there when trouble broke out. The Chinese traders at the market hid the Malay in some fish boxes, safe from the marauding Chinese who were looking for Malays to kill — just like what the Malays in Kampong Baru were doing. He had to suffer the stench for a couple of days but the Chinese kept him alive until it was safe for him to emerge from his hiding place and go home to his family who had given him up for dead.” (Raja Petra Kamarudin, 15 Disember 2013: |"Silver lining in a dark cloud: May 13 was not all bad news").

“A long time ago when Kuala Lumpur was still a small town, there used to be a wholesale wet market at the third mile of Jalan Ipoh. This was a long stretch along the river, somewhere near the location of the Perkim building/Jalan Rahmat. Back then, this was considered the outskirts of town. Wholesale wet markets have their advantages and disadvantages. The locals want such markets to be conveniently nearby to get access to fresh produce at cheap prices. Yet, they do not want them situated too near because wet markets are wet, noisy and smelly. They also attract traffic jams and indiscriminate drivers who would park anywhere they like and obstruct others. Thus as Kuala Lumpur grew, the Ipoh Road Market was considered too close for comfort and the authorities decided to relocate the market in the 1960s. ….. In terms of landform, the Selayang Wholesale Market sits in a valley and on former tin mining land. There could be another reason for this. Wet market operators and stall owners used to employ young school dropouts. These youngsters usually stayed in rented hostels nearby and they also hung out with gangs. Gang fights used to break out often in this area, with rival gangs from Ipoh Road, the nearby Chow Kit road or anywhere else for that matter. ….. Relocating the market would be a good way to increase the value of the neighbourhood in more ways than one, Thus in 1969, the authorities moved the market to as far out of town as they could: Selayang. ….. The new market was located off the Ipoh trunk road. It was a very convenient gathering point for lorries carrying fresh farm produce from the north, such as Cameron Highlands. The drivers did not have to drive into the city: they could just stop by the roadside and start unloading their cargo. ….. It was not unusual for this quiet road to be jam-packed from 1am to 5am every morning. The Selayang market’s popularity helped it grow to become a main wholesale market. Sundry shop owners and smaller market operators flocked here to get their supplies. The determined bargain hunter could also make a beeline there, provided they were willing to get up early.” (David Koh and Joe Choo @ The Star, 11 June 2009: |"From Market To Market").

“Awal pagi selepas Solat Subuh ayah segera dengan Becanya dan terus berkayuh hingga ke Pasar Borong, Jalan Ipoh ketika itu, membeli Ikan, Sayur sayuran untuk dijual pada penduduk setempat, kampung Lembah Kinabalu, Lorong Kiri 5 Kampung Datuk Keramat Kuala Lumpur. Kebetulan rumah setnggan yang kami bangunkan dijadikan Kedai Runcit secara kecil kecilan bahagian serambi yang sememang nya berlantai terpaksa diroboh. Supaya lebih sesuai untuk dijadikan semacam kedai runcit. Dari hasil jualan dapat menampung hidup kami sekeluarga. Sekembalinya ayah dari Pasar Borong, segera lah aku pula mengambil alih menggunakan Beca bertuah itu untuk muatkan seberapa banyak Lukisan yang ada, dan aku pula berkayuh menuju ke Jalan Ampang supaya dapat aku perdagangkan hasil karya yang tak seberapa itu.” (Aris Aziz, 23 Februari 2011: |"1970 JALAN AMPANG. Hadapan Balai Senilukis Negara ( Dewan Tuanku Abdul Rahman)").

“Thousands of people were driven from their home here in the early hours of this morning when floods hit several areas after a heavy downpour. The worst affected areas were the Lake Gardens, Kenny Hill, Ipoh Road, Maxwell Road, Ampang Road, Setapak, Kampong Bharu and Bungsar. Hundreds of huts were almost submerged, while water poured into many houses in these areas. The water began to rise at about 1 a.m. today after several hours of continous rain accompanied by lightning and thunder. At fashionable Kenny Hill, the water level in some houses was about two feet. The Maxwell Road wholesale market was under four feet of water and the fire station about 50 yards away was also flooded.” (New Nation, 17 November 1972, Page 1: |"Floods hit 5000 in KL").

“Several low-lying areas in the city were flooded after an hour of heavy downpour which began at about 3 p.m. today. The worst affected area was Kampung Reddy where the water rose to a height of nearly three feet. The other affected areas were the Jalan Ipoh wholesale market, Maxwell Road and the fire station there and several areas in the hospital. No one left their homes as the water slowly subsided after the rain.” (The Straits Times, 26 April 1973, Page 8: |"Kuala Lumpur flooded after downpour").

“LALULINTAS DI JALAN IPOH/PEKELILING/MAXWELL - 17. Tuan Hor Cheok Foon minta Menteri Teknoloji, Penyelidikan dan Kerajaan Tempatan menyatakan samada beliau sedar tentang keadaan lalulintas yang berasak-asak serta masaalah banjir yang ujud di Pasar Borong Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur dan nyatakan apa tindakan yang telah diambil untuk mengatasi masaalah ini. Menteri Teknoloji, Penyelidikan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (Datuk Ong Kee Hui): Tuan Yang di-Pertua, kesesakan lalulintas di' kawasan Pasar Borong di Bulatan Jalan Ipoh/Jalan Pekeliling/Jalan Maxwell memang disedari oleh Kementerian saya. Kesesakan ini adalah kerana lalulintas telah bertambah dengan banyaknya di kawasan.ini. “The Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan Transportation Study Team” dalam pengajiannya mengenai masaalah lalulintas akan juga memperlihatkan persoalan kemungkinan mengurangkan masaalah kesesakan lalulintas di kawasan ini. Berkenaan dengan banjir yang berlaku sekali-sekala ini adalah disebabkan oleh terampungnya air daripada Sungai Batu. Dalam jawapan saya kepada pertanyaan dalam Dewan ini mengenai banjir pada bulan April yang lalu, saya telah menyatakan bahawa Dewan Bandaraya akan mengambil langkah-langkah segera untuk mengatasi banjir di kawasan Bandaraya dan ini sedang dilakukan. Pada masa ini, Jabatan Parit dan Taliair sedang menimbangkan satu tindakan yang berkesan untuk mengatasi masaalah banjir di Kuala Lumpur. Tuan Hor Cheok Foon: Tuan Yang diPertua, saya hendak bertanya kepada Menteri Teknoloji, Penyelidikan dan Kerajaan Tempatan bahawa adakah beliau sedar dalam masa banjir di Pasar Borong di Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, perniagaan di sana semuanya berhenti dan orang-orang yang berniaga mengalami kerugian? Datuk Ong Kee Hui: Tuan Yang diPertua, saya sedar. (Ketawa) Tuan Hor Cheok Foon: Apakah langkah untuk memberhentikan situasi itu? Datuk Ong Kee Hui: Soalan itu telah dijawab, Tuan Yang di-Pertua.” (Parlimen Malaysia, 12 Julai 1973: |Penyata Rasmi Dewan Rakyat, Parlimen Ketiga, Penggal Parlimen Ketiga, hlm. 1954-1955).

“Lorry attendant Tan Tian Fo, 24, who was assaulted by a group of youths armed with Kandar sticks at Jalan Maxwell wholesale market early today, died in hospital here five hours later. Tan was unloading a cargo of fish soon after arriving here from Teluk Anson when he was attacked by about 10 to 15 youts. He collapsed in a pool of blood. The lorry driver managed to escape. The lorry driver drove back to Teluk Anson where he informed Tan's family of the attack. Police believe the motive of the killing was business rivalry.” (The Straits Times, 21 October 1976, Page 21: |"Man dies after stick attack by gang").

“Several parts of Kuala Lumpur were flooded early today following heavy rain last night. About 2,000 people were evacuated so far and about 1,100 homes were affected. The downpour caused the Gombak River and its tributary, the Batu River, to overflow their banks. The Klang River was also swollen. The worst-hit areas were Bamboo Gardens, Kampung Kasipillay, the Tiong Nam area Kampung Lembah Maxwell and Jalan Pekeliling. The water was about two metres high. The wholesale market in Jalan Ipoh and the Jalan Maxwell Fire Station were also flooded. Dealers at the wholesale market said business dropped as many retailers could not get into the market. Massive traffic jams were caused in Jalan Ipoh and Jalan Kuching this morning due to flooded sections in Jalan Pekeliling and in Jalan Maxwell.” (The Straits Times, 7 October 1977, Page 14: |"Thousands flee flood havoc in KL").

“Kumpulan Syed Kechik has entered into a joint-venture with City Hall to develop a 55.08 hectare piece of former mining land to the north of Kuala Lumpur into a mini-township. The billion-dollar project for which plans have already been completed by Akitek Tenggara will feature the biggest wholesale market in the area and a velodrome together with commercial and residential buildings. It will also include a comprehensive range of amenities, commercial, shopping complexes, recreation centres and public utilities. The project is located on vacant mined-out land at Selayang in the Federal Territory within 19 km of the city centre. It is envisaged that the scheme, when completed in three to five years, will become a new growth centre of Kuala Lumpur catering for the requirements of Jinjang/Kepong, Batu Caves, Gombak and the Hulu Klang Valley. The scheme is expected to be developed under two packages spread over three years. The first package comprises the development of 10.21 hectares of land for the wholesale market cold rooms, control centre and quarters for the management staff as well as the construction of a velodrome. ….. Development of the land will be in phases with work on the wholesale market and about 250 units of shophouses expected to begin in a month's time. Profits from the development will be shared on the basis of 20 per cent for City Hall and 80 per cent for Syed Kechik Holdings. City Hall, which owns the land, expects a M$74 million return from the land. Under the joint-venture agreement, Kumpulan Syed Kechik will receive a part of the Selayang wholesale market area amounting to 8.5 hectares as compensation for a piece of land it is giving up in Jalan Tangsi.” (The Business Times, 23 August 1984, Page 14: |"Kumpulan Syed Kechik in town building project").

“When you are on to a good thing, you will find competition pretty quickly. Tan Sri Syed Kechik, a Kedah-born lawyer and businessman, came into the picture and through his company, Pasar Borong Development Sdn Bhd, set up a new Selayang wholesale market a few kilometres away in Bandar Utara Selayang. The idea was a good one: it was further away from the trunk road and would alleviate congestion; it was closer to town but not too close; and by surrounding the market with four-storey shop-offices, it provided a better looking facade. However, the idea did not find enough support from the wholesalers operating in the market. Apparently, the roads were too narrow and difficult for large lorries to move. Thus, many stayed put and the Selayang Wholesale Market remains to this day. To avoid confusion, the newer market was renamed Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market. That is how and why there are two wholesale markets competing with each other in the same area! ….. Bandar Utara Selayang where the KL Wholesale Market is located, is also dubbed Little Myanmar as many Myanmar workers congregate here. They run several coffee shops serving Myanmar food; there are stalls along the five-foot ways of Jalan 2/3A that sell “betel chews” made of sireh leaves, gambir, tobacco and chalk. They are mostly operated by women from Myanmar. In terms of landform, the Selayang Wholesale Market sits in a valley and on former tin mining land. Its back is toward the Main Range while its front flat faces a disused lake further away across the road.” (David Koh and Joe Choo @ The Star, 11 June 2009: |"From Market To Market").

“A Telecoms employee, who was wearing a jungle-green jacket, was shot dead today by one of three gunmen who probably mistook him to be a policeman waiting to trap them at a traffic lights junction here. The gunmen and an accomplice armed with a knife, who had earlier grabbed about $160,000 worth of jewellery from a goldsmith's shop in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, were at that time making their getaway in a mini-bus which they had hijacked. They then left the bus and disappeared into a squatter area. ….. Minutes after the shooting, city chief police officer Datuk Zaman Khan and his CID chief Asst Commissioner Tuffile Nawab Din were informed that the robbers were seen near the wholesale market off Jalan Ipoh - about a kilometre away.” (The Straits Times, 10 October 1984, Page 8: |"Telecoms man shot dead in robbery").

Peta lokasi pasar borong lama, 1982 dan kini (Jabatanarah Pemetaan Negara @ American Geographical Society Library, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, 1982: |"Kuala Lumpur / diterbitkan oleh Pengarah Pemetaan Negara").

“Leo Palace Hotel is a budget hotel hidden away in the little commercial enclave at which the original KL Pasar Borong once stood. The site is now part of PWTC. Access to nearby landmarks such as The Mall Shopping Centre, Putra World Trade Centre, PWTC LRT Station and Hentian Putra is via a walkway along Bistari Condo.” (TV Smith @ mycen.my, 6 September 2011: "Leo Palace Hotel").

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