PH candidate vows to flush out gambling dens, illegal massage parlours

PETALING JAYA: Halimey Abu Bakar pledged yesterday to eradicate illegal activities and organised crime in Seri Setia, if he were given the mandate by voters.

The Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the state seat by-election, who is a former city council member, said he would not tolerate illegal gambling dens and unlicensed massage parlours, which secretly offer sex services, in the constituency.

“I promise to eradicate these illegal and harmful activities, which can leave a very negative impact on family institutions as well as the community,” the 46year-old said when campaigning at the Seri Utama Election Operations Room yesterday.

Having served with the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Halimey is seen as being equipped with the experience to address the problem in a holistic manner and to make sure that enforcement takes place.

“(I) have been fighting illegal gambling and vice dens prior to this (by-election campaign).

“Throughout my time at MBPJ, I fought against social ills, especially in Zone 24, which is known for illegal activities.

“I even joined some of the operations carried out with the police, local council and enforcement agencies; and made sure many illegal operators closed shop.”

He affirmed his commitment to help and defend small traders, business operators and hawkers in the constituency.