A Sibu Municipal Council enforcement officer removing an illegal advertisement from a ‘stop’ sign.
SIBU Municipal Council (SMC) in Sarawak removed 895 illegal advertisements put up at public places in June.
SMC councillor Donna Petrus Ngelai said these included 38 illegal billboards placed by the roadside as well as materials affixed to pillars, lamp posts and road signs.
“Most were advertising illegal moneylending services and put up mainly in commercial areas and along roadsides and intersections in residential areas.
“No fines were issued to the owners, but SMC will continue its operation to remove the illegal advertisements,” she said at the council’s full board meeting.
SMC started an operation to remove illegal advertisements put up by the roadside in May.
It said obstructions placed at intersections could endanger road users.
Action is being taken in accordance with provisions under Local Authorities (Advertising) By-law 2012.
