“We hope this initiative will expose these young people to the corporate world while helping to strengthen their skills and instil confidence in facing future challenges and contributing to religion, race, and country, Insya-Allah,” he said.

Pengarah Perkeso negeri, Ismail Abi Hashim berkata, pemerhatian pihaknya mendapati Kumpulan peniaga tersebut tidak memanfaatkan peluang disediakan kerajaan yang membiayai caruman sebanyak 90 peratus iaitu RM290.50 setahun menerusi Skim Keselamatan Sosial Pekerjaan Sendiri (SKSPS)

Ng added that last year, the state government helped nearly 100,000 village homeowners through the assessment tax exemptions at a cost of RM11.551 million.

"Kita kesan ada belasan gerai yang menjual lesen kepada warga asing dan MBSJ telah mengenal pasti pemiliknya untuk tindakan pembatalan lesen perniagaan," katanya selepas Operasi Bersepadu di sini pada Sabtu.