Negeri Sembilan: Organisers of Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars in Negeri Sembilan have been reminded not to burden traders with exorbitant rental fees. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said overcharging would place a financial strain on traders and subsequently affect the prices of goods.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, typically in Negeri Sembilan, non-governmental organisations or groups coordinate the stalls. They apply for permits from their respective local authorities and manage various aspects, including waste management, electricity, water, and cleanliness. Aminuddin expressed hope that organisers would handle these matters properly. He emphasized the importance of discussing rental rates without imposing excessive fees or pressuring the traders. The state government, he clarified, is not involved but provides opportunities for everyone to do business. Aminuddin acknowledged cases of high rental fees but noted they are difficult to prove.

At the same time, traders were reminded to maintain the cleanliness of their respective bazaar sites. Aminuddin warned that failure to do so could result in fines and forfeiture of deposits. Cleanliness, he stated, must be managed well, and traders should not leave rubbish behind. He expressed a desire for concession workers not to have to clean up scattered trash on the morning of Raya.

On a separate matter, Aminuddin, who is also the Member of Parliament for Port Dickson, addressed the ban on setting up public tents at Port Dickson Beach. The ban aims to maintain the area’s cleanliness and prevent immoral activities. He assured that facilities provided near the beach, including public toilets, are sufficient and safe for visitors to use. Without tents, it is easier for enforcement officers to carry out cleaning activities, and the intent is to provide convenience to the public without practising double standards.

Previously, the Port Dickson Municipal Council (MPPD) announced the ban on setting up tents, including canopies and beach umbrellas, at Port Dickson’s public beaches via its social media channels.