SHAH ALAM, Dec. 5 -- The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) will reportedly step upenforcement against car workshops, automotive accessory outlets, carwash and tyre shops that illegally occupy public parking bays.

According to a report inThe Star, MBSA development deputy secretary Aniza Osman said recently that offenders may face fines of up to RM1,000 under the Licensing, Trade, Business and Industry (MBSA) By-Laws 2007.

She reportedly said it was mandatory for such businesses to rent two parking bays in front of their shop entrances.

"These businesses that occupy public parking spaces for repair works or to display items are inconveniencing other motorists," she was quoted as saying.

Offences include placing cones to reserve spots, stack...