The Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) announced a ban on all hawking activities within a 40-meter radius of schools throughout the Seberang Prai region, effective next year. This new regulation aims to create safer environments for students and address potential congestion issues around school zones. The council did not specify the reasons prompting the ban, but it signals a focus on pedestrian safety and orderliness. Enforcement details and potential exemptions, if any, were not immediately available. The move impacts street vendors currently operating near schools in the area. MBSP officials stated the policy will be fully implemented starting with the next academic year, giving vendors time to adjust. This decision follows ongoing discussions regarding school safety and public space management within the city council.