ILLEGAL banners placed on decorative arches at Brickfields’ Little India have turned the cultural landmarks into advertising spaces. Some banners were also tied to lamp posts designed in the style of the traditional Indian oil lamps. Alagarsamy questions the inaction over the unlawful banners hung around Little India. Checks showed that some of the bunting were also promotions for events outside Kuala Lumpur, including Perak. Such advertisements fall under the Advertisement By-laws (Federal Territory) 1982 and the Vandalism By-laws (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) 1991.

Source: The Star February 20, 2026 02:34 UTC