LOCAL authorities across Selangor have launched a crackdown on non-compliant businesses.
Operations are targeting illegal foreign worker employment, environmental pollution, and unlicensed structures.
In Bandar Baru Ampang, four business operators at Laman Niaga MPAJ are set to lose their licences following breaches involving the employment of foreign workers.
Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) recommended revoking their business licences and terminating their tenancy agreements after issuing four compounds during inspections on Oct 16 and 19.
The raids were triggered by a social media video raising concerns about foreign nationals managing businesses in the area.
In a media statement, MPAJ emphasised that it took non-compliance seriously, particularly concerning the misuse of business licences.
The municipal council said its 2026 licensing records showed there were 21 licensed business premises, comprising eateries and other types of businesses.
All registered business licence holders were Malaysian citizens, but the local council warned that firm action would be taken to prevent facility misuse.
The recommendation for revocation remained subject to standard procedures, MPAJ said, while regular monitoring and public reporting channels would be intensified across the municipality.
In a parallel crackdown on municipal compliance and environmental standards, Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL) and the Environment Department (DOE) targeted pollution by commercial operators.
During an inspection in Bukit Changgang, authorities issued several notices to a waste disposal facility caught discharging food leftovers and foul-smelling greyish liquid into a public drain.
Issued under Waste Collection, Discharge and Disposal MDKL 2007 Bylaw, the notice ordered an immediate cleanup of the area.
Authorities also seized an unlicensed forklift.
The premises owner was subsequently summoned for a formal investigation.
During separate operations in Banting, MPKL raided an unlicensed eatery.
The local council issued eight notices and ordered the premises to close under Section 11 of Food Act 1983.
Offence details included poor hygiene, illegal liquid waste discharge, unauthorised advertisements and a lack of “no smoking” signage.
Meanwhile, in Gombak’s Kampung Sungai Kertas, Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) demolished an illegal garage.
The action as part of broader efforts to ensure legal compliance and protect the local environment.
Photos shared of the operation showed metal hoardings had been erected around a site.
“This operation is part of efforts to ensure legal compliance and protect the environment,” MPS said in a statement.
