KUALA Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has intensified its crackdown on litter and public nuisance offences, issuing a total of 39 compounds across two separate operations in the city.
The operation targeted violations of Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974, to ensure urban cleanliness and compliance in the city.
Separately, Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) focused enforcement efforts on removing abandoned motorcycles and seizing items from business premises operating in breach of licensing requirements.
In Kuala Lumpur, a total of 33 compounds were issued by City Hall during its operation in Bandar Menjalara on Dec 24.
Of the total, 18 compounds were issued under Section 46(1)(d) for placing business-related items in public areas, DBKL said in a media statement.
Another eight compounds were issued under Section 47(1)(d) for discharging waste into public drains, while four compounds were issued under Section 47(1)(a) for littering in public places.
Three compounds were issued under Section 46(1)(b) for obstructing or covering open drains.
DBKL officers also issued verbal warnings and advised traders to keep their premises clean, avoid blocking drains and public walkways, refrain from channelling waste into drains or onto roads, and to dispose of rubbish and cigarette butts in designated bins.
A separate “Ops Anti-Litter” was carried out by DBKL on Dec 27 in Jalan Bukit Bintang.
During the operation, six compounds were issued to members of the public under Section 47(1)(a) of the Act for disposing of rubbish, cigarette butts and other waste in public areas.
“DBKL will continue to intensify enforcement operations and educational efforts from time to time to ensure the urban environment remains clean, orderly and comfortable for the well-being of Kuala Lumpur residents,” DBKL stated.
In Ampang Jaya, MPAJ carried out an inspection and monitoring operation targeting abandoned motorcycles left in public spaces that posed risks to safety, cleanliness and public access.
In a media statement, MPAJ said seven abandoned motorcycles were removed from several locations including Pandan Utama, Taman Melawati and Taman Bukit Teratai.
MPAJ noted that abandoned vehicles in public areas posed safety risks, disrupted public order and detracted from the image of the urban environment, adding that enforcement action would continue on a scheduled basis.
In another operation, MPAJ carried out seizure action against several business premises for failing to comply with licensing conditions and existing legal provisions.
The operation involved five premises, with inspections conducted at all five locations and seizures carried out accordingly.
No compounds were issued during the operation.
MPAJ said the action was taken to ensure business activities were conducted in an orderly manner, were properly licensed and complied with regulations.
