WHAT began as an enforcement operation against an unlicensed hawker in Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock turned confrontational when water bottles and coconuts were thrown at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officers.
DBKL said several individuals had thrown the objects at its officers and vehicles during the operation against a hawker who was operating without a valid licence and had failed to comply with a verbal warning and compound notice.
“Our inspection showed that the hawker did not possess a valid licence to operate at the location,” DBKL said in a social media post.
“The enforcement operation was conducted according to standard operating procedures, with officers wearing body cameras.”
DBKL lodged a police report over the incident.
The enforcement against the hawker was carried out under Hawker Licensing (WPKL) By-Law 2016.
In a separate operation, DBKL and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 69 notices to motorists near Wisma Central in Jalan Ampang.
The operation, “Operasi Saman Kendiri”, targeted motorists using the dedicated bus and taxi lane without authorisation.
DBKL issued 26 notices under Rule 17C(1) of Road Traffic Rules 1959, while JPJ issued another 43.
Of the JPJ notices, 35 were for bus lane offences and eight for other offences.
“Motorists should abide by road regulations and not abuse the bus lane, to ensure the smooth movement of public transport,” DBKL said in a social media post.
DBKL had also demolished 16 illegal structures in Jalan Pasar Baru, Pudu, during an integrated operation with the Fire and Rescue Department, police, Tenaga Nasional Bhd and Pengurusan Air Selangor.
DBKL said 12 illegal extensions and four illegal stalls were demolished after the offenders failed to comply with earlier notices.
The action was taken under Sections 46(1) and 69(3) of Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974.
DBKL said some of the structures obstructed access to the back lane behind the premises and they were being used for storage and trading.
A joint inspection with the Fire and Rescue Department also found that some premises had altered emergency access and exit routes, and the department would take further action, DBKL said.
The public can lodge complaints with DBKL through its Adu@KL complaints portal.
