Foreigners not allowed to open certain types of businesses


Nor Hisham says the ban also includes foreign partnerships.

Twenty types of businesses have been singled out by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) as being off limits to foreigners in the nation’s capital.

The ruling, which came into effect on July 20, prohibits foreign nationals from applying for a licence to open a hypermarket, supermarket, mini mart, sundry shop, 24-hour convenience store, petrol station and laundry service (refer to graphic for the full list).

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Metro News

Two Klang factories fined for polluting environment
Spreading festive spirit
Multi-cuisine buffet delights at Shah Alam hotel
Energy player looks to youth, digital media
‘Access to counsellors vital to mental wellness’
Balancing development and ecology in Penang’s southern waters�
‘30-year URA threshold too low’
Star Media Group bags award for�Asean Summit coverage�
Automative hub attracts RM1.66bil investments
Youth pickleball tourney promotes friendship and health

Others Also Read