KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has shut down several illegal stalls in an operation at Bazaria Wangsa Maju.

DBKL in a statement said the crackdown, known as Operasi Gasak, also resulted in compounds issued to six unlicensed vendors and 35 foreigners detained.

"During the operation, authorities took action against 12 foreign traders, and two food trucks operated by foreign nationals were towed away.

"Among the foreigners detained were one Myanmar national and 34 Indonesians—19 men and 15 women—who were found without valid documents or had misused their work permits," it said in a Facebook posting.

The operation was carried out by DBKL in collaboration with police, the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department, and the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN).

"KPDN issued three compound notices against stalls suspected of violating trade regulations, including issues related to copyright infringement and counterfeit goods under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.

Action was taken against traders who violated licensing conditions under the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974, the Hawkers Licensing By-Laws (WPKL) 2016, the Food Establishment By-Laws (WPKL) 2016, and the Trade, Business and Industry Licensing By-Laws (WPKL) 2016.

DBKL added that Operasi Gasak will continue periodically to keep Kuala Lumpur as a clean, organised, safe, and conducive city for all.

"The agency, along with its enforcement partners, will ensure compliance with regulations for the well-being of the community."