MBPP cracks down on unlicensed laundry in George Town
GEORGE TOWN: A laundry operating without a valid business licence was among the premises targeted in an integrated enforcement operation at Gat Lebuh Macallum on Monday.
Penang Island City Council (MBPP) intensified its crackdown on unlicensed laundry operations in George Town on Monday. The enforcement operation, spearheaded by the MBPP Licensing Department, targeted a laundromat located at Gat Lebuh Macallum. The inspection revealed that the establishment was run by foreign workers lacking identification documents, a violation of local laws.
In response, MBPP seized 38 bundles of cloth and business equipment that were obstructing pedestrian access along the five-foot way. The seized items were stored at the MBPP enforcement facility for documentation and record-keeping. Following the seizure, MBPP affixed warning tapes at the front and rear of the property, notifying the owner and workers that they were prohibited from removing or damaging these seals, entering the premises, or continuing their business operations elsewhere.
Additionally, MBPP seized the laundromat's weighing machine, which had an expired verification period, resulting in a RM200 fine under the Weights and Measures Act 1972. Furthermore, the inspection uncovered that the premises lacked price display signage, violating the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, resulting in a RM300 fine. The MBPP statement stressed the importance of adhering to these regulations to ensure fair pricing and accurate measurements for customers.
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