A RECENT video clip by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) depicting a concerted action to demolish illegal structures by presumably a Chinese coffee shop operator in Taman Maluri, Cheras has certainly quelled suspicion that the local authority only targets “small Bumiputera traders” or is afraid to act against other ethnic groups for fear of fanning racial discord.
A video clip on the demolishment of the illegal extension structures carried out on Wednesday (March 6) at Jalan Jejaka 4 in Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur can be viewed on X (previously Twitter).
TINDAKAN BERSEPADU MEROBOH STRUKTUR TAMBAHAN TANPA KELULUSAN ATAS REZAB JALAN AWAM, DI JALAN JEJAKA 4, TAMAN MALURI, KUALA LUMPUR#malaysiamadani pic.twitter.com/QmrDOStrt0
— Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (@DBKL2u) March 6, 2024
As pointed out by some netizens, detractors who have been dis-pleased with DBKL for “ruining the livelihood of Bumiputera traders” while “closing one eye on big Chinese businesses” can now see with their own eyes that the local authority is colour blind in its enforcement action.
Others even offered tip-offs of various other locations where similar illegal structures have been erected.
One sympathetic netizen even requested that the confiscated tools and utensils be returned to the affected hawkers.
Another praised DBKL for eradicating an eyesore which has posed congestion and parking hassle to city motorists while keeping the Federal capital kempt and beautiful.
Others make DBKL as a yardstick by comparing its performance with that of other local authorities.
Whatever said and done, credit must be given when it is due – Dr Zaliha Mustafa who is made the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in-charge of the Federal Territories (from her previous health minister portfolio) on Dec 12 last year. – March 8, 2024
