MBI STRENGTHENS GOVERNANCE AND LICENSING REVENUE MANAGEMENT AHEAD OF 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 NOVEMBER 2026 – Ipoh City Council (MBI), through its Licensing Department, continues to strengthen governance and the efficiency of licensing revenue management via the organising of the Licensing Revenue Enhancement Workshop: 2027 Amended Licensing Guidelines.

The three-day workshop, which began on 3 November 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, involved the participation of 44 MBI staff, comprising department heads and representatives from relevant MBI units.

The workshop was officially opened by Ipoh Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah.

The workshop stressed on enhancing officers' understanding and competency regarding licensing policies, guidelines and procedures, particularly in standardising the processes for licence applications, approvals, renewals and cancellations to ensure they are more systematic, transparent and effective.

Moreover, it served as a strategic platform to strengthen interdepartmental cooperation, enhance monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, and optimise licensing revenue management, in line with MBI's aspiration to establish a progressive city governance system by 2027.