Eight abandoned illegal stalls along Jalan Mulaut and Jalan Limau Manis were dismantled during a joint operation involving the Ministry of Development (MoD) through the Road Department, the Public Works Department (JKR) and the Department of Town and Country Planning, as well as the Royal Brunei Police Force.
The MoD reminded stall owners to only operate in areas authorised by the government, and that building any structure on the road or roadside without approval is an offence under the Road Traffic Act. Those found guilty can face fines of up to BND2,000.
According to the joint statement by the Road Department, the JKR and the Department of Town and Country Planning has the authority to remove structures or stalls as well as claim back the expenses incurred from the owners of the structures or stalls. Stalls operators or owners must comply with the regulations and shared responsibility to improve the environment and public welfare.
Those with information on abandoned stalls that may cause danger to road users can contact Darussalam Line 123 or email to info@123.gov.bn. – James Kon
