SEVEN business operators in Taman Kota Pendamar, Port Klang in Selangor, were hit with RM1,000 fines each as the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) drew a hard line on commercial hygiene, targeting shops that have not placed the mandatory garbage bins out front.
MBDK’s Environmental Services Department director Zaireezal Ahmad Zainuddin said the operation was part of an ongoing initiative to tackle illegal dumping and littering at commercial areas.
“Under the MBDK Licensing, Business Trade and Industry By-Laws 2007, business owners at Jalan Permai are legally mandated to maintain proper waste disposal bins outside their establishments to ensure cleanliness and prevent vector-borne diseases,” he said.
Zaireezal reminded all traders across the city to comply with local cleanliness laws, warning that surprise inspections would continue across Port Klang and other areas.
In September, enforcement personnel inspected 43 business premises in Taman Kota Pendamar while a subsequent inspection of businesses in Jalan Kebun Baru, Jalan Klang Perdana and Kampung Perepat found six being operated by foreign nationals.
“Our checks revealed that the business activities, including convenience stores, hair salons, grocery stores selling chicken, and food preparation premises, did not have valid licences from MBDK’s Licensing Department,” said Zaireezal.
He said those businesses were entirely managed and operated by foreign workers.
“An immediate seizure action was carried out.
“MBDK views any unlicensed business activities seriously, particularly those involving foreign nationals,” Zaireezal added.
