COMPLAINTS over traffic congestion, noise and pollution have prompted Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) to take enforcement action against two unlicensed riverside eateries in Taman Melawati, Selangor.
MPAJ said complaints were received about premises along Jalan Kolam Air with issues ranging from traffic congestion and road obstructions to noise from entertainment activities, open burning and food waste being discharged into the river.
Following investigations, the council issued compounds and seized business items.
In one case, MPAJ ordered the operator to cease all business activities at the site.
“The operator was instructed to apply for a temporary occupation licence (TOL) from the Gombak Land and District Office (PDTG) for permission to occupy government land.
“In addition, the operator is required to get a temporary planning permission to conduct business activities on land zoned for residential use.
“They must also apply to MPAJ for a temporary structure permit after obtaining the planning approval and subsequently submit an application for a conditional temporary business licence,” MPAJ said in a statement.
It said the conditional temporary business licence would only be considered after the operator obtained the TOL from PDTG.
MPAJ added that conditions for the licence included strict prohibition on discharging waste or liquid effluent into the river or river reserve, ensuring customers’ vehicles do not obstruct traffic or residential parking and preventing noise pollution.
In the second case, MPAJ said investigations found the premises was operating on government reserve land.
The matter was referred to the Selangor Land and Mines Office for further action.
“The operator has since submitted the necessary applications and obtained support from the Selangor Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) and Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS), while the application for a TOL from PDTG is under consideration.
“An application for a conditional temporary business licence has also been submitted to MPAJ,” it said.
MPAJ said the operator was allowed to continue operating because its business had been included in the Hulu Langat Geopark inventory, approved by the Selangor government.
“As such, the business is now operating in accordance with the applicable regulations and legal requirements.”
It was previously reported that the issuance of temporary licences was to regulate riverside recreational and commercial activities and formalise management within the Gombak-Hulu Langat Geopark.
The move was intended to support geopark development and local tourism, boost the local and state economy and increase non-tax revenue for MPAJ.
