KUALA LUMPUR: Associations do not confer trading lots to non-members, said Malaysian Federation of Hawkers and Petty Traders Association president Datuk Seri Rosli Sulaiman after traders complained of unfair lot distribution by associations tasked with handling more than 40 bazaars in the city.

"We have processes that are endorsed by City Hall and others. Non-members cannot waltz in or get lots just by application, they have to be members to be approved and then get in line."