TRADERS at Selangor’s night markets may be allowed to operate across multiple sites if a proposed mobile trading licence system takes off.
Seri Kembangan assemblyman Wong Siew Ki said this new licensing model could allow stallholders to trade at more than one location instead of being restricted to a fixed site.
She said the flexibility could help draw larger crowds and create more variety at local night markets across Selangor.
A new mobile licensing system will allow night market traders like these in Section 17, Petaling Jaya, to move around to other sites in the state. — Filepic
“Some traders have their own following so when they move to another night market, their customers follow, attracting more visitors.”
Wong also suggests introducing performance licences to allow buskers and street performers to liven up night markets.
She said this would help turn night markets into community hubs and domestic tourism attractions, especially ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.
“Local night markets should be developed into cultural showcases, promoting Malaysian food and products.
“With the right mix of attractions, Selangor’s night markets can become community landmarks and tourism assets,” she said, adding that she would raise both suggestions at the next Selangor State Assembly sitting.
Wong said this at a licence handover ceremony for traders at Jalan PSK-8 night market in Seri Kembangan Commercial Centre.
Organised by Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), the event marked the conclusion of a trader verification exercise launched in June to address inactive, sublet or misused licences.
Jalan PSK-8 night market, with over 600 stalls, is the largest under MBSJ’s jurisdiction.
Some 100 applications were received during the exercise, with 83 new licences issued. The remaining applications are pending fee payment.
Wong said the exercise was meant to ensure only genuine traders held licences.
“This helps prevent agents or syndicates from renting out stalls for profit. Those caught doing so will have their licences revoked.”
She added that the official annual licence fee was RM208 or about RM4 a day, compared to RM10 a day reportedly charged by those subletting illegally.
Stricter oversight would protect traders from exploitation and ensure fairer access to business opportunities, said Wong.