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KUCHING, July 14: Four business premises have been found to be breaching the local government cleanliness bylaw, resulting in the seizure of items such as refrigerators, plastic chairs, and aluminium tables placed in parking spaces and public areas.
According to a statement from Miri City Council (MCC), the enforcement operation held yesterday (July 13) focusing on Jalan Jade Manis from 9am to 12 noon was to ensure businesses’ compliance with cleanliness and safety in public areas.
“Items used for business operations are found in public areas such as parking lots and back lanes, which may affect Miri city’s image and views and cause inconveniences and threaten the public’s safety, especially road users.
“A total of four food outlets have been spot-checked, and among the items that had been confiscated are refrigerators, plastic chairs, aluminium tables, baskets, and others.
“Prior to this, there were warnings and compound actions taken, but there had been no cooperation from most of the business operators.
“This operation will continue from time to time. The Council requests all business operators not to abuse parking spaces and public areas to ensure Miri City is clean, safe, and orderly,” said MCC.
The enforcement operation was carried out by MCC enforcement officers and assisted by the police, where the main focus was to clear items placed by business operators in unauthorized areas.
The Council also took the opportunity to warn the homeless that leaving their belongings in public areas is strictly forbidden. — DayakDaily
