Man held over unlicensed entertainment operations

KUCHING: An entertainment centre along Jalan Lapangan Terbang came under police scrutiny, with a 30-year-old man arrested and musical equipment seized over suspected unlicensed operations.

The raid was carried out at around 11.30pm last Saturday (Oct 24), following suspicions that the premises was running entertainment activities without the required licence.

Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the case is being investigated under Section 5(1) of the Entertainment Ordinance 2000.

Those convicted of operating entertainment activities without a valid licence could face a fine of up to RM20,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.

Alexson said police would continue monitoring entertainment outlets and taking enforcement action to ensure operators comply with regulations set by the authorities.

He also urged all entertainment outlet operators in the district to obtain valid licences and adhere to their permitted operating hours.