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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Want to sell food? Better have a four-star loo, mayor tells JB
JOHOR BAHRU, July 30 — All food outlets and restaurants must now achieve a minimum four-star rating for their toilets before they can renew their business licences with the local authority here. The Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) move, which affects 7,435 food premises within the district, is part of a wider campaign to improve public hygiene standards. Johor Bahru Mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad said the council has approved an implementation paper to establish a toilet cleanliness standard, dubbed 'Bersih, Menawan dan Wangi' (BMW) — Clean, Charming, and Fragrant — as a mandatory condition for business licence renewals. 'This campaign, effective this year, encourages premise operators to ensure their toilets are always clean and meet the four-star and above requirement,' he told reporters after the MBJB full council meeting today. 'As a start, this will involve all food premises and restaurants, including 24-hour outlets. Therefore, all operators must ensure their toilets meet or exceed this requirement to be eligible for next year's business licence renewal.' Mohd Haffiz said the city council's licensing department will provide a self-assessment checklist for operators to complete. MBJB officers will then conduct inspections to verify the rating. If a business does not meet the four-star requirement, the operator must carry out the necessary cleaning or upgrading works to satisfy the criteria before their licence renewal application can be approved. 'We hope that these additional conditions will empower premise operators to be more responsible in contributing to making Johor Bahru city cleaner,' the mayor said.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
JB mayor says would revoke licence of Singaporeans-only car wash, but yet to find any
JOHOR BAHRU, July 30 — Authorities here will revoke the business licence of any car wash operator found to be rejecting local customers in favour of Singaporean vehicle owners, Mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad warned today. His statement comes in response to a state government directive, issued after a social media post went viral alleging that a car wash in the city was exclusively catering to vehicles from Singapore. Speaking to reporters after chairing a full Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) meeting, Mohd Haffiz said will investigate the allegations but has not received a formal report yet. 'We will continue to monitor this issue and conduct checks, including revoking the car wash operator's licence if they are found to have rejected local customers in favour of foreign vehicle owners,' he said. Mohd Haffiz suggested the issue may have arisen from a preference among operators for offering more expensive 'premium' services, which are popular with Singaporean customers. 'There are 543 licensed car wash centres under MBJB's jurisdiction. Most of these operators are known to offer a wash-and-wax service, priced at RM40 and above, over a normal wash,' he explained. 'The claim is that the costlier wash, popular among Singaporeans, brings in more money. So, the car wash operator allegedly rejects local vehicles whose owners only want a normal wash.' But he reiterated that there was not yet any report of the alleged practice. The controversy began on Friday when a Facebook post featured a car wash centre in Taman Abad, claiming it only accepted Singapore-registered cars. The car wash, reportedly manned by foreign workers, was alleged to have refused requests from local customers, stating they were fully booked by Singaporean clients. Following the social media backlash, state Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor directed all local authorities to revoke the business licences of any car wash operators found to be refusing service to locals.
Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
Johor government official warns businesses could lose licences after alleged ‘Singaporeans only' car wash turned away local customer
Photo: Freepik/senivpetro(for illustration purposes only) JOHOR BAHRU: On Sunday (July 27), Johor's housing and local government committee chairman Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, warned that businesses prioritising foreigners over locals for profit could have their licences revoked, after a car wash allegedly turned away Johoreans to serve 'Singaporean car[s] only,' Must Share News reported, citing the New Straits Times . He added that he would direct local councils to look into the matter and take firm action if the practice continues. The comment came after a man posted on Threads on Friday (Jul 25), claiming that he was denied service at a car wash in Taman Abad, an estate near the Causeway. According to him, when he asked for his car to be washed inside and out, a worker told him the establishment was for Singaporean cars only. When he expressed disbelief, reminding them they were in Malaysia, not Singapore, the worker told him to ask his boss. The boss later came out and apologised, explaining that all their slots for the day had already been booked as many Singaporean cars had entered Malaysia. When asked if the staff only washed Singaporean cars, the boss responded with 'Our cust[omers] mostly from Singapore, boss', and apologised again. The post went viral, with many netizens saying the car wash should be named so it could be reviewed with one star. A few Singaporeans also joined in. One quipped that it was no surprise, as JB was 'Woodlands North.' Meanwhile, others said they were unaware of such practices and agreed that Malaysians should be prioritised. Another Singaporean suggested he report the matter to the Malaysian authorities, stating, 'Such business owners are just greedy.' Mr Mohd Jafni Md Shukor reminded local business operators not to focus only on 'making money by prioritising foreigners.' He added that businesses should uphold corporate social responsibility, even if their goal is to maximise profits. /TISG Read also: Johor Bahru eateries say they're losing customers as Singapore-bound workers fill the limited parking from 5am to 8pm () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Johor to revoke licences of car wash operators who reject locals for Singaporeans
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Local authorities in Johor Bahru will be instructed to revoke the business licences of car wash operators who refuse to serve Malaysians and cater only to foreign customers, especially from Singapore. Johor housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said he viewed such behaviour seriously, following viral social media posts alleging that a car wash outlet in Johor Baru prioritised Singaporean vehicles. He said the state government would direct local councils to investigate such businesses and take firm action if the discriminatory practice continues, The Star reported. 'If someone is doing business in Johor but only prioritises foreigners while sidelining locals just for the sake of bigger profits, then we will not tolerate it,' he was quoted saying. Jafni added that he would instruct local councils to cancel the licences of any car wash operators who insist on only serving foreign-registered vehicles. He made these remarks during the closing ceremony of the Johor Property Expo (JPEX) 2025 at Angsana Johor Bahru Mall on Thursday. Jafni said the state government would not hesitate to act against business operators who ignore the needs of the local community in pursuit of profit. He reminded all business owners in Johor that while seeking profit is expected, they must also uphold corporate social responsibility by not neglecting locals.
Arabian Business
14-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai free zone launches 60-minute business licence service
A free zone in Dubai is offering entrepreneurs an express business licence service to get up and running in one hour. Meydan Free Zone officially launched Fawri, a new service that enables entrepreneurs to obtain a complete business licence in just 60 minutes. Meydan Free Zone says the platform redefines the speed and simplicity of company formation in Dubai, empowering founders to launch their businesses with unprecedented efficiency. Dubai free zone licence Fawri is a fully digital, all-in-one licensing solution designed specifically for solo entrepreneurs. With a seamless application process, eligible individuals can receive all core legal documents in an hour, including Business licence Certificate of formation Share register Memorandum and articles of association Lease agreement Mohammad Bin Humaidan Al Falasi, Strategic Director of Free Zone Licensing at Meydan Free Zone, said: 'Fawri is more than a product — it's a statement of intent. It reflects our deep belief that the entrepreneurial journey should begin with clarity, speed, and confidence. 'With Fawri, we are setting a new benchmark for business setup in the UAE — one that is digital, founder-first, and globally competitive. Upon issuance of licence under 60 minutes, entrepreneurs can immediately begin the visa application and corporate bank account setup process through Meydan Free Zone's integrated digital ecosystem. 'Fawri ensures that business owners are not just licensed but operational within the same day.' Available for more than 1,800 approved business activities across diverse sectors such as e-commerce, consulting, trading, education, and fintech, Fawri provides unmatched flexibility. Entrepreneurs can combine up to three activity groups under one licence, with the freedom to operate across different industries. Built for speed, simplicity, and security, Fawri includes automatic eligibility checks and a transparent pricing model with no hidden fees. Priced at AED15,000 ($4,100), the license includes one complimentary amendment in the first year, giving entrepreneurs room to evolve as their business grows. Fawri also offers 100 per cent foreign ownership, zero paid-up capital requirements, full repatriation of capital and profits, and freedom to lease office space anywhere in Dubai with DET approval. Meydan Free Zone's offers excellent service and a time-bound money-back guarantee — a first in the region. The launch of Fawri reinforces Meydan Free Zone's commitment to driving digital transformation, enabling founder-led businesses, and making Dubai the destination of choice for global entrepreneurship.
