KUALA Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has stepped up enforcement across key city hotspots, issuing compounds, seizing goods and towing vehicles in a series of operations.
The actions targeting errant traders, unlicensed businesses and traffic offenders were carried out at several locations including Masjid India and Petaling Street last week.
At Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman bazaar in Masjid India, DBKL issued 12 compounds to business operators – six for licence holders not present at their lots and six for hawking without a licence.
Authorities also seized goods and equipment in two cases involving unlicensed beverage vending, where the business was believed to be operated by foreign nationals.
“These inspections ensure business owners and licence holders comply with licence conditions and follow standard operating procedures.
“Offences detected included employing foreign workers without permission, renting or selling trading lots (Ali Baba licences) and obstructing public walkways,” DBKL said in a statement.
Traffic enforcement was also stepped up in Masjid India.
Eight vehicles were towed and 317 compounds issued to owners for blocking pedestrian walkways, bus lanes, lanes for persons with disability and areas designated for bazaar tents.
Action was taken under Road Traffic Rules 1959 and Road Transport Act 1987.
DBKL also conducted an operation with Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) and the Customs and Immigration departments at business premises in Petaling Street, Jalan Jelawat and Taman Maluri.
DBKL issued four compounds to traders for employing foreign workers without approval and operating beyond the scope of their licences.
KPDN issued one compound for violations relating to price labelling and weighing instrument under Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.
Customs issued four notices for selling liquor without a licence and failing to pay customs tax and excise duties. Several units of alcoholic beverages were seized under Section 32 of Customs Act 1967.
To lodge a report or make a complaint, go to adukl.dbkl.gov.my
