License / Permit / Service Description

• Professional MBJB Five-Foot Way and Temporary Premises Frontage Usage Permit Application services for restaurants, cafés, food outlets, retail businesses and other eligible commercial premises in Johor Bahru. We assist business operators in identifying whether the proposed use of a five-foot way or premises frontage requires a temporary table and chair permit, temporary business-item placement permit, temporary tent permit or another applicable approval. Our services include review of existing business licences, preliminary assessment of proposed space usage, site photographs, preparation of supporting correspondence, layout documentation and coordination of the relevant MBJB application forms.

Related Departments / Regulatory Bodies ​

• Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB)
• MBJB Licensing Department
• MBJB Enforcement Department
• MBJB Engineering Department, where applicable
• MBJB Building Department, where applicable
• MBJB Public Health Department, where applicable
• MBJB departments responsible for public spaces or pedestrian facilities
• Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), where applicable
• Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (BOMBA), where applicable
• Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM), where applicable
• Relevant District Health Office (PKD)
• Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
• Landowner or building owner
• Neighbouring business or premises owners, where consent is required
• Joint Management Body (JMB) or Management Corporation (MC), where applicable
• Other technical authorities depending on the proposed activity and location
  

License Name ( Bahasa Malayu )

• Permohonan Permit Kaki Lima MBJB
  

Application Scenarios & Business Necessity

• A restaurant intends to place additional customer tables outside its premises.
• A café proposes outdoor seating along an eligible frontage.
• A food outlet needs a temporary table and chair permit.
• A restaurant wants to review its existing outdoor seating arrangement.
• A business needs to obtain neighbouring premises consent for its application.
• A café requires assistance preparing a seating layout.
• A retail shop intends to display merchandise outside its premises.
• A bakery proposes a temporary food display rack.
• A shop wishes to place a refrigerator outside its premises.
• A business intends to install a temporary promotional stall.
• A premises owner proposes a temporary tent at the shop frontage.
• A restaurant needs to determine whether its outdoor furniture placement is permissible.
• A business receives an MBJB enquiry about five-foot-way usage.
• A shop owner receives an enforcement notice concerning obstruction.
• A tenant requires landlord consent before applying.
• A business needs to identify the correct temporary permit category.
• A premises operator requires assistance with permit documentation.
• A restaurant needs to verify whether the proposed seating affects pedestrian circulation.
• A business wants to assess emergency access requirements.
• A shop proposes equipment placement near neighbouring premises.
• A business requires assistance with a permit renewal or reapplication, where permitted.
• A client needs to distinguish between a business premises licence and a temporary frontage permit.
• A premises owner requires coordination with MBJB before purchasing outdoor equipment.
• A company needs a structured permit compliance file for inspections.
• A business requires assistance responding to additional MBJB documentation requests

Important Rules & Compliance Standards

• The premises must be within MBJB's administrative jurisdiction.
• The applicant must identify the correct permit category based on the proposed activity.
• An existing business premises licence does not automatically authorise the use of a five-foot way for commercial purposes.
• The five-foot way may serve as a public pedestrian passage and must not be treated as private business space without the necessary permission.
• MBJB publishes a specific Temporary Table and Chair Permit application for restaurant premises.
• MBJB also publishes a Temporary Business Items Placement Permit for specified business equipment.
• The business-items permit identifies stalls, tents, screens, food racks and refrigerators among the items covered by its application category.
• A separate Temporary Tent Permit may be required for relevant tent installations.
• The official table and chair application includes neighbouring premises support and consent requirements.
• The official business-items application also requires completion of the relevant neighbouring premises consent section.
• Neighbouring premises consent does not replace MBJB's approval.
• The applicant must provide accurate premises information and business registration details.
• A valid business premises licence should be provided where required.
• Proposed furniture or equipment placement must comply with any approved layout.
• Pedestrian circulation must not be unlawfully obstructed.
• Emergency access and building exits must remain safe and accessible.
• Access for persons with disabilities must be considered.
• Equipment must not create unsafe electrical, fire or structural conditions.
• Public roads, parking spaces and other controlled areas must not be occupied without the necessary authorisation.
• Additional permits may be required for tents, structures or advertising materials.
• The applicant must obtain property owner consent where required.
• The approved use must remain within the permitted area and scope.
• Permit validity, fees and renewal conditions must be checked against the actual approval.
• MBJB may require a site inspection or additional documentation.
• An existing permit must not be assumed to cover new equipment or an expanded seating area.
• The premises must maintain cleanliness and appropriate waste management.
• Business activities must comply with applicable public health requirements.
• The applicant must comply with any directions or enforcement notices issued by MBJB.
• Approval may be refused if the location is unsuitable or the proposed use affects public safety.
• Official fees must be confirmed according to the applicable permit category.
• Approval is not guaranteed and remains subject to MBJB's discretion under the applicable legal requirements.
  

Compound & Legal Penalties

• Rejection or delay of a temporary permit application due to incomplete documentation.
• Enforcement action for unauthorised commercial use of a five-foot way.
• Notices requiring the removal of tables, chairs, racks or other business equipment.
• Possible compounds or prosecution under applicable local authority by-laws.
• Removal of items unlawfully obstructing pedestrian access, subject to applicable enforcement powers.
• Additional consequences for obstructing emergency exits or access routes.
• Action for occupying public roads or parking spaces without authorisation.
• Enforcement consequences for installing tents or structures without the required permit.
• Possible cancellation or non-renewal of a permit for breaches of its conditions.
• Requirements to restore the area to its previous condition.
• Additional costs arising from removal or relocation of business equipment.
• Possible consequences for repeated non-compliance with official directions.
• Public safety liability arising from unsafe furniture, electrical equipment or structures.
• Separate consequences for public health or food hygiene violations.
• Operational disruption when outdoor seating or display areas must be cleared.
• Legal consequences for submitting false declarations or forged consent documents.
• Additional costs where a new permit is required after changes to the approved layout.
• A pending application does not automatically suspend an existing enforcement notice.

Frequently Asked Question