No Chup Ping Jb Mayor Warns Illegal Parking Bookers

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Errant business operators in the city who still illegally ‘book’ parking bays using chairs, buckets, or fire extinguishers in coupon system-designated areas will be issued a RM500 fine.
Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) mayor Mohd Noorazam Osman said such action could be taken in accordance with Section 46 of Act 133 - the Street, Drainage, and Building Act 1974.
He said most business premises, such as reflexology centres and vehicle accessory shops, were found to be doing so after 6pm, which is after the enforcement period of the coupon system.
“By right, all premises which want to reserve parking bays can apply directly to MBJB, with a payment of RM150 per month, but not many actually do that.
“If they don’t put items such as chairs, they actually place a person there. From a legal point of view, they are not allowed to do that and legal action can be taken,” he said at a press conference after a council meeting in Johor Bahru today.
Mohd Noorazam (above) said apart from that, the council also detected ‘ulat parkir’ (those illegally asking for parking fees), particularly along Jalan Ibrahim and Jalan Wong Ah Fook in Johor Bahru.
Therefore, he said the council will double its patrolling and monitoring, in addition to carrying out integrated operations with the Road Transport Department (RTD).
To avoid any tension involving individuals illegally charging for parking, the public is advised to contact MBJB at 1 300 88 0146 or WhatsApp the complaint unit at 019-7788212, for immediate action to be taken.
Meanwhile, he said addressing city congestion due to vehicles being parked in unauthorised places is one of MBJB’s missions this year.
He added that enforcement procedures before towing vehicles will be improved, including installing sirens or using loudspeakers to warn vehicle owners.
Mohd Noorazam said throughout last year, the council received a total of 18,038 complaints involving issues of fallen and high-risk trees, lighting, road conditions, public cleaning, and parking.
“Of the total number received, 13,398 complaints have been resolved, which is equivalent to 74.28 percent,” he said.
- Bernama

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