Three premises were ordered to close during a joint operation by DBKL and Immigration Department. — Courtesy photos
E ORCEMENT against illegal foreign traders in Kuala Lumpur has been stepped up following public concerns about the proliferation of such businesses.
Between April 1 and 13, six raids were conducted by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) at hotspots.
These included Jalan Leboh Pudu and Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin.
Several roadside traders selling food and beverages in front of the PETRONAS Twin Towers and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur were also in the area covered by the DBKL operations.
In media statements, City Hall said its enforcement officers were continuously monitoring businesses operating without a licence, especially by foreigners.
“DBKL will step up inspection at hotspots to ensure all business activities comply with regulations.
“Those with information about businesses being operated by foreigners are encouraged to submit the details at adukl.dbkl.gov.my,” it said.
During an operation on April 12 in Jalan Leboh Pudu and Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin, DBKL made 16 asset seizures.
DBKL had also conducted operations in Jalan Petaling, Jalan P. Ramlee and Masjid Jamek, and carried out 19 asset seizures involving mostly traders selling food and beverages.
A similar action was taken during an operation on April 1 at Jalan Silang, Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Khoo Teok Ee involving nine traders.
All items seized during these operations were sent to DBKL storage in Taman Miharja, Cheras, for documentation purposes.
Separately, DBKL in collaboration with Home Affairs Ministry and the Immigration Department conducted an operation on April 9 in Segambut.
“Four foreigners were brought to the Kuala Lumpur Immigration headquarters for documentation and records.
“Several items were also seized and taken to the Home Ministry building in Kuala Lumpur,” said DBKL.
In addition, the local authority issued three compounds and ordered three premises to cease operations.
