The PKR-led Selangor government plans to publicise the names of those who received business licence in the state in a move to curb the practice of renting or subletting business premises to foreigners.

khalid ibrahim pc 171111 Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim believes the move will eliminate the "rentier culture" among the licence holders and ensure only the rightful owners operate their businesses.

"The move to publicise the names of those who received business licence will allow the people to lodge complaints against any firm if it is found to be managed or operated by others apart from the rightful owners or shareholders.

"In doing this, I believe the practice of renting or subletting business premises to foreigners can be reduced.

"Under the current regulations of the local authorities, the legitimate owners of business premises should operate their businesses at least 35 hours a week to enable their licence to be renewed annually," he told reporters after launching the ‘Selangorku Medicare' programme at Taman Rakyat, Kampung Jalan Kebun near Shah Alam today.

Move will be the last resort

Abdul Khalid however said the state government would give adequate warning to those found subletting their premises to foreigners and that the move to publicise their names would be the last resort.

Meanwhile, commenting on the programme today, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Berhad managing director Suhaimi Kamaralzaman said the company contributed a van and a four-wheel-drive vehicle worth RM200,000 to the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement's health bureau to provide better healthcare to those in need particularly in the rural areas.

He said the move was part of the company's corporate social responsibility programme for those in need of health and medical services including victims of natural disasters.

"The contribution of the 4WD will facilitate the transportation of goods and crew to rough terrains, while the van will be used for transporting medical and essentials for the mobile clinic," he said.

- Bernama