Bernama reported its mayor, Abd Hamid Hussain, as saying the CCTV system, initially installed to monitor illegal waste disposal, will now be expanded to help detect and gather evidence against stall operators who breach the new directive.

He said the new directive issued on April 19 also included a prohibition on hiring foreign nationals and permanent residents as assistants.

“Our aim is to achieve zero foreign workers at MBDK-owned stalls starting June 1.

“This is part of our commitment to prioritise job opportunities for local residents. The existing CCTV infrastructure will be maximised to ensure full compliance,” he said in Klang today.

Hamid said footage and data collected via the CCTVs would be used to support joint enforcement operations with the immigration department against errant stall operators.

He reaffirmed the council’s stance that only Malaysian citizens are permitted to operate or work at MBDK-owned stalls and kiosks, regardless of whether foreign workers possess valid permits issued by immigration authorities.

“Enforcement operations are already under way. For example, MBDK recently took action against a stall operator found hiring Indian nationals.

“The stall was shut down and sealed and the rental rights revoked,” he said.