Press Statement from YB Sim Tze Tzin Regarding Illegal Food Court

I am responding to the protest by residents of Pangsapuri Nibong Indah over the food court next to their flat. The news of protest appeared on The Star today http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/2/8/nation/5633428&sec=nation

I have checked with MPPP regarding this issue. The claims made by the resident were not true. MPPP has been quick to take necessary action against the food court. In fact MPPP has issued 2 notices on Januari 19, 2010. The notices issued were Notice 72 (1) and 72 (6) under Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974. Under 72 (6) notice, the occupants are requested to vacate within 30 days and local authority may after the lapse of the period enter the building and remove any person or movable property found therein.

Penang state is facing criticism from multiple fronts. Mainstream media and UMNO/BN friendly NGOs were criticizing the MPPP for demolishing illegal hawkers. They were playing up the sentiments among the population. Ironically, Residents on the other hand is criticizing the MPPP for not taking action against illegal hawkers. I urge the residents for not falling into the trap of UMNO for instigating the unhappiness among the residents.

For this incident, it is a localized incident. I urge the residents to remain calm and let the law take its due course. MPPP is doing their best professionally without fear or favor according to the law. MPPP will also help the hawkers to find alternative site for them to continue their business. YDP has agreed to help the hawkers in order not to affect their livelihood.

I will let MPPP do their job professionally and humanely.

Thank you.

Sim Tze Tzin
ADUN Pantai Jerejak
State Assemblyman of Penang
12-J-2 Jalan Rumbia
11900 Bayan Lepas,
Pulau Pinang
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