KUCHING: Items used for illegal hawking were seized during enforcement operations by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) at four locations here recently.
The operations, carried out under ‘Ops Gerai’, covered Tabuan Heights, Bulatan Setia Raja, a bus stop near Lion Nursing Home, and Tabuan Tranquility 3.
MBKS in a statement said action was taken against individuals operating without valid permits and those trading at unauthorised locations.
“Illegal hawking not only violates local regulations but also poses risks to public safety and health.
“Unauthorised stalls, particularly those operating at road shoulders and bus stops, may obstruct pedestrian movement and traffic flow, while unregulated food handling raises concerns over hygiene and environmental cleanliness,” it said.
The council said the operations were the second conducted this year, with enforcement based on public complaints and routine monitoring.
It added that similar operations would be carried out from time to time.
As such, the council urged all traders to obtain proper permits and operate responsibly.
“Members of the public are encouraged to cooperate by reporting illegal activities to help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly city,” it added.
