DESPITE existing regulations and past enforcement actions, foreign-run stalls continue to operate illegally in areas around Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley.
However, a recent crackdown by DBKL (Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur) is sparking discussions online.
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Following public complaints, DBKL demolished stalls in Chow Kit that had reportedly been operating illegally for 30 years.
Viral TikTok posts by @bangam007 documented the swift action, showing DBKL officers clearing the area within 24 hours.
On top of that, the user praised DBKL’s efficiency, commenting “That was quick. In just 24 hours, everything was gone.”
“This place will remain an unforgettable memory.”
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Consequently, DBKL’s Facebook page confirms ongoing patrols in known hotspots, with immediate action taken when illegal stalls are identified.
Social media reactions were mixed. While some express nostalgia for certain food vendors, many applaud DBKL’s initiative.
Comments include: “Thank you. Next, Bukit Bintang!”
Meanwhile, another netizen exspressed “The stalls here are gone. They were run by Indonesians. I’ve been here for 30 years, this was the 1st time. No one had the guts to take these stalls down the past.”
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Netizens additionally praised the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department of Federal Territories, Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, urging her to address other areas.
One user exclaimed, “Chow Kit has always been a mini Jakarta for me. Finally someone is taking actions.”
Furthermore, another asserted “Next stop, let’s crash the illegal stalls in Bukit Bintang.”
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