QuickCheck: Has DBKL appointed agents to sell hawker licence application forms?
WHEN it comes to official matters, the process of obtaining a licence can seem daunting.
In these situations, one often finds people who will step in to exploit the confusion of others to make easy money.
Recently, claims emerged that KL City Hall (DBKL) was selling hawker licence application forms through agents.
Is this true?
VERDICT:
FALSE
"I noticed that there are people who call themselves 'agents' of DBKL, attempting to sell application forms to hawkers. DBKL did not appoint anyone and the application forms are free of charge.
Hawkers who are approached by these 'agents' should lodge a police report," said Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif
She added while speaking at the "Apa Cerita Datuk Bandar" podcast by DBKL on Thursday (June 26) that she was making the clarification to prevent hawkers from being misled by false claims and ensures the integrity of the application process.
Maimunah then said that all applications must be submitted directly to DBKL.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Has DBKL appointed agents to sell hawker licence application forms?
WHEN it comes to official matters, the process of obtaining a licence can seem daunting. In these situations, one often finds people who will step in to exploit the confusion of others to make easy money. Recently, claims emerged that KL City Hall (DBKL) was selling hawker licence application forms through agents. Is this true? VERDICT: FALSE "I noticed that there are people who call themselves 'agents' of DBKL, attempting to sell application forms to hawkers. DBKL did not appoint anyone and the application forms are free of charge. Hawkers who are approached by these 'agents' should lodge a police report," said Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif She added while speaking at the "Apa Cerita Datuk Bandar" podcast by DBKL on Thursday (June 26) that she was making the clarification to prevent hawkers from being misled by false claims and ensures the integrity of the application process. Maimunah then said that all applications must be submitted directly to DBKL.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Unlicensed hawkers in KL have until June 30 to apply for licences
KUALA LUMPUR: Unlicensed hawkers here until June 30 to apply for licences under Kuala Lumpur City Hall's (DBKL) Hawkers' Legalisation Initiative 2025. Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif said hawkers could submit their applications online through DBKL's system or in person at its office or branches. "We have also set up service counters to assist those who face difficulties filling up the forms to ensure that the application process is smooth," she said in the "Apa Cerita Datuk Bandar" podcast by DBKL on June 26. Maimunah also said all applications must be submitted directly to DBKL. "I noticed that there are people who call themselves 'agents' of DBKL, attempting to sell application forms to hawkers. "DBKL did not appoint anyone and the application forms are free of charge. "Hawkers who are approached by these 'agents' should lodge a police report," she said. Maimunah added that the initiative was not only to legalise unlicensed hawkers but also to leverage the local economy in the city. "Hawkers are an important asset for the city. Therefore, it is important for them to be able to do business in a coordinated and orderly manner based on the law," she said. Applications for hawker licences opened on June 1 to mobile hawkers without vehicles and temporary hawkers, according to reports. Mobile hawkers without vehicles are allowed to sell packed food and beverages, flowers and toys, while temporary hawkers are only allowed to sell packed food and beverages within a designated roadside stall or plot with operation hours set by the mayor. Applicants will be informed if their applications are successful in August.
New Straits Times
19-06-2025
- New Straits Times
12 premises raided in Jalan Silang during Op Gempur crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Twelve retail outlets and restaurants around Jalan Silang were raided last night in Op Gempur, conducted by the Kuala Lumpur branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN). The joint operation, held under the KL Strike Force initiative, began at 9pm and involved the Immigration Department and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). Kuala Lumpur KPDN director Mohd Sabri Seman said inspections were carried out following intelligence and public complaints regarding various offences, including the absence of price tags and the sale of controlled goods without valid licences. "A total of 10 cases were recorded — three related to pricing offences and five involving the use of unverified weighing and measuring equipment. Compound fines amounting to RM6,000 were issued to the traders. "Two additional cases are being investigated under the Trademarks Act 2019 for the sale of counterfeit goods, after 125 fake luxury watches, valued at about RM6,500, were seized," he said at a press conference following the operation. Mohd Sabri said preliminary investigations indicated that the premises selling counterfeit watches had likely been operating for over a year. The outlets were reportedly rented by foreigners, with the majority of their customers also being foreigners. During the same operation, the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department detained 24 foreign men who failed to produce valid identification documents. They are being investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63. "The detainees include 10 Bangladeshi nationals, eight Nepalese, two each from Pakistan and Myanmar, and one each from Indonesia and Sri Lanka," he said. Meanwhile, DBKL issued 17 compound notices and one premises closure notice for offences under the Local Government Act 1976. Mohd Sabri added that monitoring and enforcement operations would continue to ensure the welfare and safety of Kuala Lumpur residents.
