Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has shut down 41 illegal carwash operations this year.
A total of 33 were run by foreigners while another eight were operated by Malaysians.
MBDK Corporate Communications Department director Norfiza Mahfiz noted that many were being operated by foreigners in several areas.
“Most of the illegal carwash businesses were found in Meru, Kapar, Bandar Sultan Suleiman, Taman Sri Andalas and Bandar Bukit Tinggi,” she said.
They were closed under the Licensing of Traders, Businesses and Industries by-laws 2007 for operating without a licence.
Norfiza said that most carwash business was conducted in the open air while some premises were located in shoplots.
“We urge Malaysians who are interested to operate a carwash business, to submit their applications as MBDK is supportive of small businesses.”
Separately, MBDK shut down 39 grocery businesses operated by foreigners.
Norfiza said 41 unlicensed grocery businesses run by locals had also been told to cease operations.
“All the businesses were in Meru, Kapar and Bandar Sultan Suleiman,” she elaborated.
She said the unlicensed grocery shops were also environmental and health hazards.
“Slaughtered poultry entrails were dumped in the drains,” she said, noting that polluted drain water had led to a foul stench.
“Slaughtering chickens would leave large quantities of by-products such as entrails, feathers and blood that needed to be disposed off in a proper manner.
“Not doing so can cause diseases to spread,” she added.
The grocery shops were closed under MBDK’s Food Establishment By-laws 2007 for operating without a licence and for health violations.
