KOTA BARU: Motorists travelling in the town area have urged the authorities to take action against a man who has been selling religious books.
The man, in his 50s, who wore a kopiah and 'kain pelikat', has been approaching the motorists during a red light.
According to motorists, the man asked them to pay RM5 for each book.
Maznah Abdullah, who is self-employed, said she was surprised when the man knocked on her window yesterday evening.
"I was waiting for the traffic light at Jalan Kuala Krai to turn green when a motorcyclist approached me.
"He asked me to buy the religious books and demanded RM5 for it, but l refused. He then went to the other motorists in front of me and did the same," said the 48-year-old.
Maznah urged the authorities, especially the police and the religious department, to investigate the man.
Trader Mohd Asri Hassan said the man's act would endanger the lives of other road users.
"He approached almost all the motorists at the traffic light and when the light turned green, he went to another junction to sell the books.
"I even saw a woman reacting in fear of the man when he reached her window. She immediately gave him some money so that he would leave," said the 39-year-old.
Trading at traffic light junctions is considered an offence, as it could disrupt traffic, as well as endanger the lives of the sellers and road users.
Under existing regulations, peddlers who sell various items such as mango pickles and chicken-based products, could face a fine of up to RM2,000.
Meanwhile, Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said he would ask traffic police to investigate the matter.