However, the vendors who were permanently banned from all these areas complained they were treated unfairly because the authorities gave them very little notice to move out which meant they had hardly any time to sell their stock. Much of the BMA's success in its reclamation drive can be credited to its army of workers who worked hard in the campaign. Part of the success can also be attributed to contributions made by the military. But the clean-up campaign has left the public with a few unanswered questions, notably whether the cleared areas will remain free of illegal stalls long term.