With reference to CB's letter o­n those entertainment outlets which flout the law but have no problems in continuing their operations - they are actually quite popular for after-hours pubbing and operate in the premises owned by none other than MPPJ (Petaling Jaya Municipal Council) itself.

Why are the illegal operators of gambling and other vice dens immune from enforcement raids? The answer is very simple.

Mohd Khir Toyo should clean up the corruption that is evident within the respective councils and other enforcement bodies if he is sincere in carrying out his duties as chief minister of an industrialised state. Don't embark o­n a George W Bush method of enforcement against those who do not flout the law.

I can o­nly sympathise with legal pubs that are not o­nly are given the short end of the stick (ordered to close down for no apparent reason before any appeal is heard) but have to compete against the protected illegal outlets as well.