MBPJ Licensing

Earlier on we went all the way to Menara MBPJ via public transport which is visible from Taman Jaya LRT station. Wanted to apply a legal license for our stall to avoid any complications when the authorities pay us a visit.

As first timers, we had to ask around for directions to get to the respective department.

After paying RM1 for the form, the officer asked us to read through the "Garis Panduan Permohonan Permit Penjaja Sementara Bermasa."

Allow me to read them to you. (I translated them into English for your convenience.)

1. Introduction

To consider the needs of consumers and bussinessman on the need of purchasing foods and drinks during the morning and evening with the concept of "buy and take home" at the location set by the council.

2. Terms and Conditions for Application of License.

a. Application is opened to citizens of Malaysia and the priority of consideration in applying for license is given to residents of Petaling Jaya in the respective place.
b. Please prepare 2 new photos according to the passport measurement, the filled up application form along with a copy of your Identification Card.
c. Applicant must be 18 and above to qualify for an application.
d. Mr/Ms is not qualified to apply if any of your husband/wife already applied a permit or have an existing stall license from the council.
e. All application must be tagged along with the location's map and photos of the site for the location being applied for.
f. Application is needed to hand in the from which has been filled at the department of stall licensing, 3rd floor at the tower of MBPJ.

Okay.. it goes on and on, we roughly know the ground rules.

Thing is, there's only one rule which we cannot seem to abide,

a. The business hours that are allowed are from 7.00am until 10.00am or 4pm until 7pm. Only ONE businessman is allowed at the stall during the opening hours.

What rationale is that?

I don't supposed you see stall owners obediently packing up their stalls during 10am or 7pm?



Susah, memang susah.


Thanks for your time.

God bless, cheers.