Kuala Lumpur Mayor Caught in Controversy Over Signboard Rules

Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif is facing controversy over the enforcement of signboard rules, which require national language prioritization. The issue has escalated into a national topic, but the numbers show a limited number of violations and compliance.

Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif has found herself embroiled in controversy over the signboard issue in the city. Contrary to popular belief, the mayor is not initiating a crackdown but is caught up in the storm due to the actions of City Hall, which has been enforcing signboard rules since 1982. The real issue is that business premises must prioritize the national language , Bahasa Malaysia, on their signboards, with other languages being allowed in secondary positions.

This has led to discussions clouded by politicians using racist rhetoric and defensive responses. The situation has escalated into a national issue, but the numbers show that only 55 notices were issued for violations between January and November 2024, with 24 premises agreeing to comply with the changes. The controversy mainly involves restaurants and shops that use only Chinese or other languages without the national language

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