MIRI (Aug 26): Miri City Council (MCC) has announced that all seasonal fruit vendors will be required sell their products only at the temporary hawker centre at Pujut Corner beginning Sept 1.

In a statement yesterday, MCC said that the centre—formerly the Pujut Bus Terminal—has been designated as the venue for seasonal fruit vendors.

“Therefore, all seasonal fruit vendors are required to apply for a permit at Level 1, Public Health and Licensing Section, beginning Aug 25. Sales at unauthorised locations will no longer be permitted,” it added.

The council explained that the move aims to ensure cleanliness, safety and proper regulation of public areas, as many vendors had previously occupied car parks, walkways, bus stops, and back alleys without permits—disrupting public safety and tarnishing the city’s image.

“The council’s Enforcement Section has conducted monitoring around the city to warn all seasonal fruit sellers, especially durian vendors, to obtain permits from the city council before operating, and to trade only at approved sites.

“This monitoring and enforcement are fully carried out by the Enforcement Section of Miri City Council,” it said.

The council said that advisory services have been provided to traders, urging them to maintain cleanliness and strictly avoid placing business or personal items in public areas.

“Should any traders continue to fail to comply with existing regulations or operate without a permit, confiscation will be carried out in the future,” it said.