Minister’s move to temporarily legalise roadside vendors draws flak

The decision to give out temporary licences to petty traders has provided a lifeline for many who lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

RESIDENTS in Kuala Lumpur have a love-hate relationship with roadside stalls.

They enjoy visiting stalls to get their favourite comfort food but on the flip side, despise the congestion and cleanliness problems brought on by stall operators.