{
  "id": 7019888,
  "title": "Pedestrian walkways no place for chairs and tables [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/pedestrian-walkways-no-place-for-chairs-and-tables-watch",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T23:15:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1531466/pedestrian-walkways-no-place-chairs-and-tables-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) faces criticism for allowing restaurants to set up tables and chairs on public walkways. Save Kuala Lumpur (SKL) chairman Datuk M. Ali expresses strong dissatisfaction, accusing the government and DBKL of ignoring the public's concerns and contradicting their own long-term urban planning plans. Ali questions the lack of public consultation and the secrecy surrounding DBKL's decision. He argues that placing obstacles on pedestrian paths endangers residents and exposes them to traffic risks. Ali also calls for official objections through the ADU@KL website, urging residents to raise their concerns about this decision.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: A coalition of residents’ associations is gravely disappointed with the government and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) over the decision to allow restaurant operators to place tables and chairs on public walkways.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Pedestrian walkways no place for chairs and tables",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/pedestrian-walkways-no-place-for-chairs-and-tables",
        "published": "2026-09-12T23:15:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}