Why are hawker licences exclusively for Malaysian citizens across all PBTs?

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Hawker Licences Exclusively for Malaysian Citizens in All Local Authorities

Hawker licences are exclusively issued to Malaysian citizens across all 16 local authorities (PBTs), with non-citizens and foreigners being ineligible for these specific permits. However, foreign nationals married to Malaysian citizens are permitted to operate businesses, provided their names are registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). In such cases, the Malaysian citizen spouse can obtain the necessary business or hawker licences to operate within the PBTs' administrative areas.
Restrictions on Non-Citizen Hawker Licences

The policy explicitly states that hawker licences are not issued to non-citizens and foreigners in any of the 16 local authorities. This means that individuals without Malaysian citizenship cannot directly apply for or be granted a hawker licence to conduct their trade.
Business Operations for Foreign Nationals Married to Malaysians

Foreign nationals who are married to Malaysian citizens face no restrictions on operating businesses as long as they are registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). The Immigration Department of Malaysia also grants permission for these foreign spouses to work, facilitating their engagement in business activities.
Licensing Procedures for Spouses

When a foreign national is married to a Malaysian citizen, the Malaysian spouse is permitted to apply for and obtain business licences or hawker licences. These licences enable the operation of businesses within the designated administrative areas of the local authorities. As long as all required documents are submitted, the PBTs do not impose further restrictions on these licence applications.
Enforcement and Future Regulatory Plans

Enforcement actions have been undertaken against foreign business operators, with 577 actions taken through 454 operations conducted between 2022 and January of the current year. The state government is currently developing a proposed action plan, coordinated by the secretary of the Local Government Division, to further regulate the business activities of foreigners.

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