INTEGRATED OPERATION TO TACKLE VAGRANTS AROUND HOTEL LOTTE, JALAN DATO ONN JAAFAR AND JALAN FOO YET KAI

IPOH, 14 APRIL 2026 – Ipoh City Council (MBI), in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department (JKM), the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) and with support from the MBI Health Department, carried out an Integrated Operation today to tackle vagrants in several public hotspot around the city, covering areas around Hotel Lotte, Jalan Dato Onn Jaafar and Jalan Foo Yet Ka. 

The operation at 10.00 am was led by MBI Enforcement and Safety Director Abdul Halim Saad. It was also attended by MBI Chief Whip Clr. Wong Kar Keat and MBI Enforcement and Safety Assistant Director Muhamad Zul Hazmi Sham. 

The operation involved a total of 24 personnel from various agencies, comprising 15 MBI enforcement officers, 5 JKM officers and 4 AADK officers, with logistics support of two lorries and one van. 

It was also assisted by the MBI Health Department’s cleaning team, consisting of an open lorry operated by one driver and four crew members, as well as a tanker lorry operated by one driver and one crew member, to carry out cleaning and sanitation work at the locations involved.

This operation was an integrated and proactive approach in addressing the presence and placement of vagrants in public areas, while ensuring that the city environment is always clean, orderly and safe for public use. 

Besides focusing on cleanliness and enforcement, the operation also emphasised the welfare of vagrants through a more comprehensive and humane social intervention approach. 

During the operation, eight (8) individuals were detained to undergo urine screening tests by AADK at the Jalan Bandar Enforcement Office. 

Of these, one (1) individual was subjected to further action by AADK, while the rest were handed over to JKM for follow-up action and appropriate welfare interventions. 

Through strategic cooperation between MBI, JKM and AADK, along with strong support from the MBI Health Department, the approach taken not only aimed to control the situation on the ground but also ensured that the affected areas were thoroughly cleaned and those in need received appropriate assistance based on current needs. 

The Ipoh City Council will continue to be committed to strengthening cooperation with relevant agencies in addressing social issues holistically, prudently and effectively for the wellbeing of Ipoh City residents. 

Such efforts will be continued from time to time to ensure that public areas remain conducive, clean and safe. 

In this regard, the public is also urged to cooperate and provide information to the authorities if there is a need for further action regarding the issue of vagrants around the city.