Belait Hawkers Told To Get Business Licences

Kuala Belait – Unlicensed hawkers have been told to get their licences to enable them to carry out their business.

The licence is not only for full time business but also for the small part-timers.

Meanwhile, hawkers, who open their business at illegal market at Kampong Baru in Seria, are asked to do their businesses at the at the Seria new wet market. But they should first get the official procedure.

The illegal open market at Kampong Baru has been demolished at the end of last month.

The market is very popular among residents in Seria because the goods and products are cheaper compared to other places. The market, which is locally known as 'tamu iban', also sells fresh food, especially vegetables and fish. It has been in operation since early 80s and is opened only on Monday and Wednesday.

Several attempts to close the open market have failed because of stiff resistance from the vendors.

The Belait District Office and Municipal Department made the move to demolish the market to ensure the cleanliness of the area.

The existence of the illegal open market was not only an eyesore but it also affected the vendors at the new market.

Operators at the market had complained that they received poor response from the public. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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