“MBSA has never allowed any foreign nationals to apply for or own business premises, including pasar malam, stalls, public markets, and kiosks. It is only for Malaysian citizens,” he said during the council’s full meeting today.

Dato’ Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari berkata pihaknya mengambil serius isu perubahan iklim dan cuaca ekstrem yang menyebabkan bah, tanah runtuh selain bahaya baharu seperti gelombang haba, peningkatan aras laut dan kehilangan biodiversiti.

“The 2024 Design and Craft Festival (Tukang), organised by Tourism Selangor, is among the excellent examples of events to nurture arts and heritage. A programme like this can also attract tourist to the state.

“Isu perlu diatasi segera bagi melindungi sumber protein negeri. Cadangan enakmen sudah dibawa ke Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri dan berada di fasa akhir. Sekarang sedang diperhalusi peringkat perundangan,” kata Ir Izham Hashim

Menurutnya, seramai 152 daripada 1,400 asnaf yang mengikuti program keusahawanan tahun lepas berjaya keluar dari kepompong kemiskinan.