KUALA LUMPUR City Hall (DBKL) is starting a massive whitelisting workout on unlicensed investors in the city, claims Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) stated she has actually provided DBKL 4 months, till August, to finish the workout.
“We urge unlicensed traders to come forward, register and follow the process.
“But it must be understood that not all will be granted licences,” she stated throughout a Hari Raya Aidilfitri occasion at Menara DBKL Thursday (April 17).
She included that the workout would certainly likewise supply DBKL with the essential information on the existing variety of roadside stalls.
Dr Zaliha stressed that this was a possibility for adjustment and not outright amnesty.
“We are giving them a chance. However, if they do not come forward, we will take firmer action,” she stated.
She stated Kuala Lumpur might no more be controlled in a responsive or impromptu fashion.
“We are not seeking perfection, but we choose to have the courage to make corrections.
“That is more noble than maintaining a flawed system. This country has laws.
“We cannot allow the city to be governed by the law of the jungle, where the strongest wins,” she stated.
Dr Zaliha doubted the justness of enabling unlicensed hawkers to run openly while others followed policies, paid lease and gotten correct permits.
“Justice must be upheld, not postponed out of fear of being disliked.
“I want to emphasise that the fundamental principle is that all types of businesses in Kuala Lumpur must obtain a licence from DBKL.”
