KUALA LUMPUR City Hall (DBKL) shut down an entertainment outlet and seized equipment from several other premises during a targeted crackdown on non-compliant nightlife venues across the capital.
The operations were targeted at businesses run by foreign nationals, unlicensed entertainment outlets and operators breaching licensing or public space regulations.
According to a DBKL statement, during the first operation on Aug 23, enforcement officers raided premises in Kepong, Seputeh and Bukit Bintang, resulting in one venue being ordered to close immediately, and three seizures of entertainment equipment.
DBKL issued eight compound notices under Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974, Licensing of Trades, Businesses and Industries (WPKL) By-Laws 2016, Licensing of Food Establishments (WPKL) By-Laws 2016, and Advertisement (WP) By-Laws 1982.
A further three notices were served specifically to premises operating entertainment services without a valid licence.
This followed a crackdown a day prior around the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market, focusing on foreign-operated businesses, licensing breaches and premises obstructing public areas with commercial goods.
“Thirteen compounds were issued under Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 and Licensing of Trades, Businesses and Industries (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) By-Laws 2016,” DBKL said.
Eight seizures were also carried out.
“Continuous enforcement will be carried out throughout Kuala Lumpur periodically,” DBKL said.
Public can channel information to its complaints website adu@kl.dbkl.gov.my
