NGO requests more time for KLCP2040 public feedback

THE Save Kuala Lumpur coalition (SKL) is urging Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to extend the review period for the Draft Kuala Lumpur City Plan (KLCP2040) to allow residents more time to provide feedback.

Currently, the plan is being exhibited at various locations throughout the city, accompanied by briefing sessions conducted by DBKL for residents seeking information about their neighbourhoods.

Residents and stakeholders have until March 1 to provide their feedback and suggestions.

SKL chairman Datuk M. Ali emphasised the need for an extended engagement period of at least four months to ensure comprehensive feedback, particularly considering the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration and school term break, which may divert public from participating.

Ali stressed the importance of extensive publicity via television, radio, social media and print media to encourage community involvement, highlighting the plan’s significant impact on daily life in and around the city.

He reiterated the coalition’s commitment to ensuring that the KLCP2040 is people-oriented under the Madani government, unlike the previous KLCP2020, which deviated from its original plan despite extensive engagement with the public.

“We are advocating for a plan that benefits both current and future generations while supporting development initiatives,” he said.

The StarMetro story on Feb 8, 2024.

In addition to the extension request, Ali proposed that the draft plan be displayed at easily accessible locations in all parliamentary constituencies in Kuala Lumpur, with DBKL representatives available to explain the details to local communities.

“SKL also encourages Kuala Lumpur residents to actively participate in DBKL’s engagement sessions,” he added.

To facilitate community understanding, Ali said SKL would also study KLCP2040 and organise briefing sessions for communities in need of guidance.

StarMetro had recently reported that despite the availability of the draft plan for public review at various locations and online platforms, there had been a low turnout at briefing sessions conducted by DBKL planners, raising concerns about resident awareness of proposed developments in their neighbourhoods.

The draft plan can be viewed at Menara DBKL 1 on Jalan Raja Laut and Menara DBKL 3 on Jalan Raja Abdullah, with a roadshow scheduled across 11 parliamentary constituencies. The government aims to gazette the plan by the first quarter of 2025.

The plan, available online for viewing and feedback, outlines proposed developments for specific sites in the city and is one component of the Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2040, along with the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 (KLSP2040).

It can be viewed at https://ppkl.dbkl.gov.my