#NSTviral: Netizens urge DBKL action over stall blocking Sentul walkway
KUALA LUMPUR: Netizens have urged Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to take swift enforcement action against an unauthorised street stall in Kampung Batu, Sentul, after it obstructed a public five-foot walkway.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has faced criticism from netizens over an unauthorized street stall that blocked a public five-foot walkway in Kampung Batu, Sentul. The incident raised concerns about pedestrian safety and the maintenance of public assets. A user on the social media platform Threads shared photos of the stall, highlighting the hazards it posed and the inconvenience it caused to pedestrians.
The user questioned the trader's decision to operate without proper authorization, noting that the stall had caused oil spills, making the road slippery and muddy. The user also criticized the removal of iron fences by the trader, which was against the rules. Several netizens expressed their outrage, urging DBKL's enforcement department to take action against the stall and penalize the unauthorised trader.
Some users even called for collective action by the public to report such cases to the authorities, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public property.
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