Order to remove Chinese in Muar signboards rescinded
Published on: Friday, September 07, 2018
Johor: The order from the Muar Municipal Council (MPM) to remove Chinese characters from signboards as well as fronts and pillars of buildings (pic) here has been rescinded. Traders at Jalan Sisi here were relieved to learn about the reversal of the order to remove the lettering and signboards, some of which are cast onto pre-war buildings, less than 48 hours after it was made. The announcement to rescind the order was made by MPM President Mustaffa Kamal Shamsudin on Thursday (Sept 6).
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It was reported by Chinese daily Sin Chew that the notices were issued on Tuesday to occupants of the premises – many of whom had inherited the business from their forefathers – by council officers. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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