No more happy hours at illegal pub
THE STAR
With an Old World decor, the bar was furnished with comfy couches, what looked to be Tiffany hanging lamps and had a fully stocked bar.
AN ILLEGAL pub in Brickfields that was operating for more than a month was shut down after Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Dr Loga Bala Mohan received a tip-off.
Despite a crackdown on the illegal sale of liquor in Brickfields by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the operator had managed to build the pub from the ground up.
Located behind a commercial complex in Jalan Tebing, the two-storey structure is completely hidden from view.
A check by StarMetro showed an almost finished wooden gazebo-like structure, with signs of ongoing construction and landscaping taking place.
Sign of construction and landscaping taking place at the illegal pub in Brickfields before it was shut down.
Before entering the premises, we had to go through a security guard who guided us into the outlet.
Despite the bright lights, the structure was not visible from the front of the commercial complex.
Inside, it was furnished with comfy couches, what looked to be Tiffany-style hanging lamps and a fully stocked bar.
When we visited, the place was devoid of customers save for a table of four.
One of the men told us to help ourselves to the various liquors behind the bar as there was no bartender yet.
While the man did not say he was the owner of the establishment, he did talk about plans for the building.
“This place is mainly for private functions and can fit up to 100 people.
“It is also being rewired and will have a mini garden at the front.
“The entire structure can also be easily disassembled and rebuilt elsewhere,” he said.
The two storey structures boasts wooden interiors and outdoor furniture
He added the place was for sale for RM280,000.
“The furniture is of good quality as it is from defunct hotels and offices. It is a good buy,” he said.
According to a resident who declined to be named, the land was one of two locations in Brickfields earmarked for an Urban Garden project.
“About a year ago, it was a squatter area, but they were moved out by DBKL. How can it now be used as a pub?” the resident asked.
Recently, the Federal Territories Ministry announced that it would no longer issue or renew any licences for stand-alone liquor outlets in Brickfields.
Dr Loga Bala said a request had initially been made to use the land as a storage facility by a tenant of the commercial complex.
“There is no way a pub can operate there.
“It goes against every policy that there will be no more pubs in Brickfields.
“Once I found out, I put a stop to it. I will be monitoring the area regularly.
“Let this be a lesson to others who think they can get away with flouting the law,” he said.
With an Old World decor, the bar was furnished with comfy couches, what looked to be Tiffany hanging lamps and had a fully stocked bar.
AN ILLEGAL pub in Brickfields that was operating for more than a month was shut down after Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Dr Loga Bala Mohan received a tip-off.
Despite a crackdown on the illegal sale of liquor in Brickfields by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the operator had managed to build the pub from the ground up.
Located behind a commercial complex in Jalan Tebing, the two-storey structure is completely hidden from view.
A check by StarMetro showed an almost finished wooden gazebo-like structure, with signs of ongoing construction and landscaping taking place.
Sign of construction and landscaping taking place at the illegal pub in Brickfields before it was shut down.
Before entering the premises, we had to go through a security guard who guided us into the outlet.
Despite the bright lights, the structure was not visible from the front of the commercial complex.
Inside, it was furnished with comfy couches, what looked to be Tiffany-style hanging lamps and a fully stocked bar.
When we visited, the place was devoid of customers save for a table of four.
One of the men told us to help ourselves to the various liquors behind the bar as there was no bartender yet.
While the man did not say he was the owner of the establishment, he did talk about plans for the building.
“This place is mainly for private functions and can fit up to 100 people.
“It is also being rewired and will have a mini garden at the front.
“The entire structure can also be easily disassembled and rebuilt elsewhere,” he said.
The two storey structures boasts wooden interiors and outdoor furniture
He added the place was for sale for RM280,000.
“The furniture is of good quality as it is from defunct hotels and offices. It is a good buy,” he said.
According to a resident who declined to be named, the land was one of two locations in Brickfields earmarked for an Urban Garden project.
“About a year ago, it was a squatter area, but they were moved out by DBKL. How can it now be used as a pub?” the resident asked.
Recently, the Federal Territories Ministry announced that it would no longer issue or renew any licences for stand-alone liquor outlets in Brickfields.
Dr Loga Bala said a request had initially been made to use the land as a storage facility by a tenant of the commercial complex.
“There is no way a pub can operate there.
“It goes against every policy that there will be no more pubs in Brickfields.
“Once I found out, I put a stop to it. I will be monitoring the area regularly.
“Let this be a lesson to others who think they can get away with flouting the law,” he said.
