Kuala lumpur: The rental rate for this year's Ramadan bazaar sites under the supervision of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has been reduced from RM500 to RM400 to ease the burden of hawkers, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh. She emphasized that the RM100 reduction is also aimed at preventing any form of unreasonable financial burden.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the same charges are mandatory for hawker associations to ease the cost for hawkers, especially those doing business at Ramadan bazaars under DBKL's supervision. Hannah Yeoh disclosed this during a media conference, stating that the maximum charge of RM400, which includes canopy and public liability insurance, is intended to protect hawkers from the risk of injuries or damage to public property during business operations.
Hannah also highlighted that any practice of subletting, buying and selling sites, or taking excessive profit is strictly prohibited. She warned that enforcement action would be taken against any violations, including those by the organizers. This year's Ramadan bazaars will be held at nine locations under DBKL's supervision and 32 sites under hawker associations' supervision.
To ensure the quality and price of food sold at the Ramadan bazaars, the DBKL, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), will conduct daily inspections throughout Ramadan. Hannah expressed hope that by reducing the rental, traders would charge reasonable prices for their food and maintain a clean environment at the bazaars.
Meanwhile, she noted that the rental for this year's Ramadan bazaar site in the Putrajaya area will remain at RM1,000. The MADANI government has undertaken a comprehensive upgrading of the Ramadan bazaars in Kuala Lumpur, reflecting its commitment to strengthen governance and to protect the welfare of hawkers and public interests. The bazaars will be organized based on principles of transparency, integrity, and fairness, with clear management practices involving local authority regulation and community involvement, prioritizing consumer comfort.