KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 28,401 business licences nationwide were revoked over the past three years as part of efforts to curb illegal business activities by foreigners, says Nga Kor Ming (pic).
The Housing and Local Government Minister said this was part of integrated enforcement operations conducted nationwide by the ministry to curb illegal activities involving foreigners and protect local businesses.
A total of 10,248 operations were conducted, resulting in 100,366 enforcement actions, including 65,023 compounds, he said.
“A total of 6,942 seizures and demolitions involving business premises were carried out,” he said during his winding-up speech on Budget 2027.
In June, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged ministries and government agencies to work together swiftly to curb illegal business activities involving foreigners and the misuse of local business licences.
Anwar said the authorities should take immediate action against foreigners allegedly conducting business using tourist or student visas, as well as the misuse of permits and licences issued to Malaysians.
Nga said the government remained committed to protecting local businesses and ensuring that Malaysians had access to business opportunities.
“Local authorities will not hesitate to revoke, with immediate effect, the business licenses of local licence holders who act as ‘Ali Baba’ operators or rent out their premises to foreigners.
“Let us work together to ensure that business licences entrusted to Malaysians are fully utilised by them, rather than rented out to outsiders,” he said.
On another matter, Nga said the development of Bukit Jalil Bandar Madani will be implemented in phases over a 15-year period, with the government currently in the process of allocating RM250mil to upgrade roads and alleviate traffic congestion in the area.
“The allocation will be used to upgrade existing roads, construct new four-lane roads and build two bridges to improve traffic flow, thereby addressing the concerns of local residents,” he said.
Nga emphasised that this development is not merely a high-density housing project, but rather an integrated urban ecosystem that combines affordable housing with educational, healthcare and community facilities.
“This project is specifically designed to ensure that the people do not only own a home but also enjoy a high quality of life,” he said.
Nga noted that key components of the project include the construction of a “vertical school” integrating preschool, primary and secondary education within a single complex as well as a modern health clinic and a Madani Hub.
