MPAJ clears abandoned cars in crackdown

By the Editorial Team · Friday, October 9, 2026

The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council removed 13 abandoned vehicles and issued 146 compounds during an enforcement operation targeting traffic violations and business regulation breaches in Bandar Baru Ampang. This crackdown aims to address traffic congestion and improper use of public spaces caused by the high concentration of motor vehicle workshops, with continued enforcement planned to ensure compliance with local licensing rules.

The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) removed 13 abandoned vehicles from the Bandar Baru Ampang commercial area in Ampang, Selangor, as part of a recent enforcement operation targeting traffic violations and business compliance. The operation resulted in 146 compounds being issued for various traffic offences and inspections of 33 business premises, of which 15 received compounds for breaching regulations, and authorities carried out seven seizures.

The crackdown addresses ongoing concerns about the high concentration of motor vehicle workshops in commercial zones across Ampang Jaya, including Bandar Baru Ampang, Pandan Jaya, and Taman Cahaya. These clusters have raised issues for local residents and business owners, such as parking shortages, traffic congestion, and the improper use of public spaces.

MPAJ stated that enforcement activities would continue to ensure that commercial areas remain orderly, safe, and conducive for both businesses and road users. The council highlighted existing regulations under the Ampang Jaya Local Plan 2035 (Replacement), which restrict motor vehicle service activities to a maximum of 20% of the total number of shoplots in a commercial area. However, licenses granted prior to the policy’s introduction remain valid.

Operators of workshops, car wash centers, and vehicle accessory shops are required to rent two to three designated parking bays directly in front of their premises. Failure to comply with these licensing conditions can result in enforcement actions such as compound fines or license cancellations. MPAJ also emphasized that vehicles left unattended in public parking bays for extended periods are subject to towing.

Datuk Yap Wee Seng, councillor for MPAJ Zone 8, called for ongoing compliance checks to ensure adherence to licensing rules. He stressed the inconvenience caused by abandoned and damaged vehicles outside businesses, urging the council’s Licensing Department to adopt stronger measures against repeat offenders. Yap suggested that issuing compounds is insufficient for operators who commit violations multiple times and advocated for long-term solutions to the problem.

MPAJ has indicated it will maintain close communication with local representatives, including Yap, to manage the situation and uphold regulatory standards within the district.

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