DBKK developing online licence application system

KOTA KINABALU: The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) is in the process of developing an online Business Licence and DBKK Licence Application System to facilitate businesses wishing to apply for licences.

Mayor Datuk Noorliza Awang Alip said the system, currently known as e-Licence, will speed up the process of licence application by allowing businesses to hand in their applications via their website without having to deal at the DBKK payment counter.

“One of DBKK’s missions is to create a conducive and innovative business environment, especially for the convenience of merchant groups in the Kota Kinabalu area. This effort is in response to the Sabah Maju Jaya direction initiative towards digitisation.

“Every suggestion and idea in improving business guidelines and procedures in the city is very welcome and will be considered as appropriate from time to time,” she said when officiating the National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) Consumers’ Choice Awards 2022/2023 at Hakka Hall, here Saturday.

The ceremony, said to be the first of its kind in Sabah, saw 30 out of the 213 nominated companies receiving the excellence award which signifies their contributions of outstanding business towards the consumers, nation and the economy.

More than 10 government sectors were also involved in the ceremony.

Also present was MTPN Sabah president Kevin Lo Kian Min who said the Consumers’ Choice Award (CCA) is a vital platform to identify and promote businesses that exemplify superior customer service, integrity and professionalism.

Lo said the award can not only increase awareness on the existence and quality of locally made products in the state but also prove that Sabahans are very capable and are able to compete at a higher level.

“The safety and reliability of a company or entrepreneur is one of the most important factors for user consideration, which can indirectly strengthen the economy of consumers, traders and society. This is because MTPN is very committed to educating and protecting the eight rights of consumers.

“This recognition also symbolises the starting point for the winners to continue their battle in economic challenges especially after the critical moment of the Covid-19 pandemic hitting which shook the world,” he said.