Traders at Ramadan bazaars under MBSJ’s jurisdiction are required to wear face masks for hygiene purposes, based on a Selangor government directive.
NO compounds have been issued to Ramadan bazaar traders under Subang Jaya City Council’s (MBSJ) jurisdiction.
Subang Jaya deputy mayor Mohd Zulkurnain Che Ali described traders’ compliance with rules, by-laws and directives as “generally good”.
“There were several cases of traders in villages leaving things overnight at trading sites, but there were no repeat incidents after MBSJ officers advised them against doing so,” he said after chairing a full board meeting at MBSJ’s headquarters in USJ 5, Subang Jaya.
“Traders were warned against leaving behind items (tents or tables) during MBSJ’s pre-Ramadan bazaar briefing.
“The city council’s focus is on empowering traders, particularly those from B40 communities, instead of taking enforcement action,” he added.
It was previously reported that MBSJ’s Ramadan bazaar traders were not allowed to leave items overnight at trading sites because the areas, such as public roads, revert to their normal use the next day.
The USJ4 Ramadan bazaar is held at Jalan USJ4/5, Subang Jaya, which is a main road.
“MBSJ allocated 10 additional Ramadan locations this year, including three sites in traditional villages in an effort to offer micro traders more business opportunities,” said Mohd Zulkurnain, highlighting that the number of bazaar traders had increased by 700.
“The three traditional villages are Kampung Bukit Lanchong, Kampung Tengah and Kampung Sri Aman.
“MBSJ went to the ground to meet potential traders in these villages to guide them through the permit application process.
“Villagers may find it intimidating to go to government offices, so we approached them to guide them.
“This will help reduce the issue of illegal traders,” he said.
The bazaars are located in Subang Jaya, Kinrara, Puchong, Putra Heights, Serdang and Seri Kembangan.
On dengue cases, Mohd Zulkurnain said the numbers were rising.
“As at epidemiology week 15, which is April 9 to 15, a total of 2,253 dengue cases were recorded in areas under MBSJ’s jurisdiction compared to 1,189 cases during the corresponding period last year.
“There are presently 12 hotspots – nine of which are in multi-storey residential buildings,” he said.
The hotspots include East Lake Residence in Taman Serdang Perdana 3, Flat 38, Block A in Taman Puchong Permai, eight blocks of apartments in Court 2, Taman Puchong Utama 7, Vista Lavender in Taman Kinrara 3, Lagoon Perdana and shoplots in PJS 9, Blocks 1 to 35 in Pangsapuri Sri Indah, Taman Lestari Perdana and Flat Enggang in Bandar Kinrara 6.
Traders at Ramadan bazaars under MBSJ’s jurisdiction are required to wear face masks for hygiene purposes, based on a Selangor government directive.
The USJ 4 Ramadan bazaar is at Jalan USJ 4/5, Subang Jaya. Traders are required to clear up tents and stalls after they close shop as it is a public road.
