THERE are 6,690 factories in Selangor operating without valid licences and permits.
Selangor local government and tourism committee chairman Ng Suee Lim said that despite many attempts by the state government, many still failed to legalise their operations.
“Since 2006, the state has offered many opportunities and incentives (to legalise), but the response has been underwhelming.
“Some took up the offer, but many have ignored the state's calls.
“We've been considerate, but it has been taken for granted,” he said during a town hall session with factory operators in Shah Alam today (Nov 14).
To resolve this, Ng said the state government is offering incentives under the Legalising of Unlicensed Factories programme (PPKTK), until Dec 31, 2027.
Operators will have until Dec 31, 2025 to submit their applications.
“More than half of the 6,690 premises are located in Klang and Shah Alam.
“Applicants under this programme can enjoy discounts on land premiums for land conversions and relaxed technical requirements for their premises.
“They will also be given temporary business licences,” he said, adding this was the seventh time the programme has been offered.
Ng stressed that enforcement action, including fines and demolition on unlicensed factories, would also be taken from Jan 1 next year.
Operators on government land without approval will have three years to move out.
“We are taking a carrot and stick approach.
“There are no more excuses for not coming forward anymore.”
The last such exercise to legalise factories in Selangor took place between September 2019 and Dec 31, 2020.
The programme focused on factories that were already operating in industrial areas but had failed to obtain the required approvals and permits.
