TRADERS at the Selayang wet market in Batu Caves, Gombak, in Kuala Lumpur want the authorities to take action against those who illegally rent out their stalls to immigrants for allegedly higher profits. The traders claimed that nearly half the stalls at the daily wet market were rented out to immigrants who were willing to pay between RM1,000 and RM1,500 per month. Shahrul Ahamad, 46, claimed the large number of immigrants at the wet market had also contributed to the poor hygiene and cleanliness at the market, which was currently in a temporary building. Its spokesman said the local council’s enforcement department conducted checks at the Selayang wet market periodically, and also acted on tip-offs from the public. Their name will also be blacklisted from renting stalls at all wet markets managed by DBKL,” he said.

Source: New Strait Times December 16, 2017 03:00 UTC