MBPP seals, seizes five business premises in Batu Maung
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) sealed and seized five business premises in Batu Maung during an enforcement operation targeting licensing compliance on Tuesday.
Batu Maung, Penang Island saw the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) seal and confiscate five business locations during a licensing compliance enforcement operation on Tuesday. The initiative, Operation Tegas, involved MBPP's Licensing and Enforcement Departments, aided by the Corporate Communications and Public Relations Division.
Inspectors discovered foreign workers operating grocery stores, eateries, and barbershops without proper identification. One foreigner was found lacking identification when leaving a venue. Raw poultry and fish processing was detected in business premises, and a barber shop was found to have access to accommodation and kitchen areas.
The premises were seized under the Local Government Act 1976, with all equipment removed. MBPP emphasized its commitment to intensifying enforcement to ensure adherence to licensing conditions and regulations.
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