Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh said she has received complaints about certain politicians and 'NGOs' trying to make a quick buck from the government's new policy to turn Kuala Lumpur into a "free trading" area.
Under the policy, any small trader may set up a stall anywhere in the city that is deemed suitable, as long as they apply for a six-month temporary business permit with the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), free of charge.
However, Yeoh said certain groups are going around charging a fee for the application of the free permit.
"KL was declared a 'free trading' area by the Federal Territories Minister (Annuar Musa).
"Now, a number of small businesses have complained that there are NGOs/politicians who are actively collecting money as agent fees for them to set up a stall," she said.
The DAP lawmaker also stressed that the politicians involved were not from Pakatan Harapan, the coalition which her party is a part of.
Yeoh advised those who are interested in applying for the permit not to go through these groups.
"I urge all businesses not to pay the unofficial fee and liaise directly with DBKL for the permit. Put an end to the role of middle persons," she said.
A DBKL spokesperson said it has not engaged any third party for the application.
"It is only between the applicant and DBKL. There is no charge," the spokesperson said. - Mkini
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