MP claims certain groups trying to profit from KL's new 'free trading' policy

Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh said she has received complaints about certain politicians and 'NGOs' trying to make a quick buck from the government's new policy to turn Kuala Lumpur into a "free trading" area.

Under the policy, any small trader may set up a stall anywhere in the city that is deemed suitable, as long as they apply for a six-month temporary business permit with the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), free of charge.

However, Yeoh said certain groups are going around...