Budget 2027: DBKL to allocate RM400m for 120 acres of parks, walkways and upgraded facilities

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced plans to allocate RM400 million to create 120 acres of new green spaces and upgrade public facilities in the capital. This initiative includes constructing 22km of covered pedestrian walkways that will link significant landmarks such as the National Mosque, Dataran Merdeka, and Central Market, while also connecting public housing to schools, clinics, and transport hubs.

Additionally, a 100-acre leasehold site in Bukit Kiara will be designated as a federal park, with buggy services being introduced to cater to elderly visitors. The government has also commended Khazanah Nasional’s Warisan KL initiative, which has attracted 500,000 visitors since the restoration of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

The following phase of conservation will concentrate on Dayabumi Tower, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, and the KTMB headquarters. Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) has been recognized for its work in restoring Merdeka Stadium, with the National Stadium set to receive similar attention. To encourage more visitors, entertainment duty will be exempted for arts, cultural, and sporting events held at these venues.

Furthermore, two of DBKL’s buildings, the Anjung Kelana Homeless Transformation Centre and the Cheras Temporary Market, will be upgraded into day centers for senior citizens.

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