The city’s markets came under the radar of Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) enforcement team when it launched a series of operations to clamp down on illegal stalls and foreign traders.
The targeted areas were Pasar Taman OUG in Seputeh, Pasar Pudu and the wholesale market area of Pusat Bandar Utara (PBU) in Selayang.
In a statement, DBKL said the raids saw 35 compound notices issued and 16 assets seized.
In addition to a crackdown targeting unlicensed hawkers and illegal businesses run by foreigners, action was also taken against businesses that obstruct pedestrian walkways, back lanes and public parking bays with their goods and equipment.
Twenty-seven motorists were also slapped with compound notices for parking violations around the market areas.
The enforcement was carried out under the Licensing of Hawkers (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) By-law 2016, Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974, Road Traffic Rules 1959 and Road Transport Act 1987.
Confiscated items included vegetables, fruits, umbrellas and general trading goods.
Enforcement officers also towed away an abandoned van in PBU.
DBKL said it would continue to monitor and conduct periodic enforcement at identified hotspots.
The public is encouraged to channel information regarding illegal trading activities at local markets to DBKL via adukl.dbkl.gov.my
