KUCHING: There are presently 145 licensed reflexology centers and 110 entertainment outlets operating in the Kuching City South.
Kuching City South Council (MBKS) Deputy Mayor, Tuan Haji Hilmy Othman disclosed yesterday these entertainment outlets in the forms of bars, pubs, bistros, game centres and karaoke lounges came in all sizes, forms and concepts and catering to different clients’ preferences and tastes.
“They can be found located at major commercial centres, shopping malls, and within the radius of residential areas,” he disclosed when officiating a Briefing and Dialogue on Entertainment Outlets and Reflexology Centres at MBKS Auditorium here yesterday.
Hilmy reminded the entertainment outlets operators that while earning from the business might be their top priority, however, being responsible operators, they should be aware that operating beyond stipulated operating hours and the noises from their centres would raise the ire of the people who were staying nearby.
“Rules and regulations in operating these facilities must be adhered to accordingly and respectfully and safety of your customers must also be well taken care of,” he reminded.
The Deputy Mayor pointed out that operating without licence, too, was another serious matter that would land them in hot water.
He also reminded the operators of reflexology centres to act professionally and showcase their business in a more positive light with a healthier environment.
Presenters at the briefing and dialogue were MBKS Chief Enforcement Officer, Standley Dikod who touched on issues faced by the council’s enforcement, Dr Wong Ying Ling from the State Health Department who spoke on the danger of HIV, and ASP Oii Jin Bing from the Police Department who spoke on the enforcement of laws.
According to Standley, among the issues faced by the council’s enforcement are outlets operating beyond the permitted hours, noise nuisance from outlets, outlets operating without permits and without proper signage.
According to Dr Ruziana Binte Miss from the State Health Department, 99% of the HIV cases in Sarawak were transmitted through sexual transmission.
Some 59 entertainment outlets operators and 68 reflexology centre operators attended the briefing and dialogue organised by MBKS at the MBKS Auditorium here.
