DBKL enforcement officers visiting a stall during the integrated operation inspecting slaughter practices and meat sale.
A TOTAL of 14 premises in Kuala Lumpur were ordered to shut for violating regulations on cattle slaughtering and selling beef during Hari Raya Aidiladha.
These offences were detected by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) during a three-day integrated operation in collaboration with Veterinary Services Department and Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi).
“These include skinning and selling beef in back alleys, processing meat on dirty floors as well as disposing of fat and blood into drains.
“Some businesses were also found selling and slaughtering chickens within their premises,” said DBKL.
The operation, which was conducted from June 6 to 8, focused on hotspots such as Jalan Silang, Jalan Berangan and Pusat Perniagaan Bandar Utara, DBKL said in a social media post.
It said that Jawi had received applications from 240 mosques and surau for slaughtering to be done in their premises.
“There were 11 applications for slaughtering to be done outside mosques and surau, with 10 approved.”
The post clarified that the application process required documents such as landowner’s letter of permission, veterinary health certificate, entry declaration and exit declaration.
DBKL added that it and relevant agencies would continue to uphold food safety, public health and cleanliness in the city.
In a separate operation, City Hall issued 33 compounds to premises in Taman Sri Sinar for various offences including placing goods in public spaces without permission, disposing of rubbish in public spaces and drains as well as obstructing drains and disrupting the flow of water.
In a social media post, DBKL said the operation was aimed at educating businesses in Kuala Lumpur and taking periodic enforcement action against offenders.
“In the meantime, DBKL is also issuing compounds and taking action against stubborn traders who are causing obstructions on pedestrian walkways,” it added. — By LEW GUAN XI
