SUBANG Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has removed a restaurant’s signboard and temporarily shut down the premises after investigations revealed that its operator has violated several bylaws.
The violations included not having a valid business licence, not having an advertising licence for its signboard, and carrying out renovations not approved by the city council.
“An integrated operation to remove unapproved advertisements was carried out on Tuesday (Feb 18) at a restaurant in SS19, Subang Jaya, following monitoring measures and investigations which revealed that the premises had installed a signboard without obtaining proper approval from MBSJ,” the local council’s Corporate and Strategic Management Department said in a media statement.
“The council had on Jan 21 issued a notice under the MBSJ Advertisement Bylaw 2007, which prohibits signboard or advertisement displays without a valid MBSJ licence, to the business owner.
"However, the owner did not take any action by the end of the notice’s deadline on Feb 3.
“Following this, MBSJ took strict action by removing the signboard that was installed without council approval.
"A fine of up to RM1,000 may be imposed on the business owner if found guilty.
“MBSJ also took action against the premises for violating the MBSJ Food Establishment Licensing Bylaw 2007, which is for operating without a valid business licence.
"Enforcement action was taken by seizing the restaurant’s goods and immediately closing the premises.
“Additionally, the business owner was issued a notice to vacate and demolish the premises under the Street, Drainage, and Building Act 1974 (Act 133), for making renovations that deviated from the approved building plan.
“The owner was instructed to dismantle and demolish the structures that violated MBSJ’s guidelines, within 30 days from the date the notice was issued, which was Feb 17,” said MBSJ.
Following the temporary closure, MBSJ said it might consider allowing the business owner to reopen the restaurant upon compliance with all local council regulations on licences.
The city council advises all building and business owners to comply with established guidelines and to apply for approvals in advance.
“MBSJ will continue its monitoring measures and take strict action against any parties or premises found violating existing rules and regulations,” concluded the statement.
