Local Govt Ministry continues crackdown on 'bird's nest' rooms for rent

Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming (right) inspecting a shophouse that had been renovated to house 38 of the 'bird's nest' units in Kuala Lumpur. - Photo courtesy of Sinar Harian

KUALA LUMPUR: The Local Government Development Ministry has issued a warning saying that it will continue the crackdown on commercial premises that have been renovated into tiny rental rooms resembling "bird’s nests", says Nga Kor Ming.

The Local Government Development Ministry said checks found that some residential unit owners carried out renovations on their properties without seeking approval from the authorities.