{
  "id": 8887055,
  "title": "KL Deepavali bazaar fees slashed by 85%, capped at RM400",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/kl-deepavali-bazaar-fees-slashed-by-85-capped-at-rm400",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/21/kl-deepavali-bazaar-fees-slashed-by-85-capped-at-rm400"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a move to reduce costs for traders, the fees to participate in Kuala Lumpur's Deepavali bazaar have been slashed by 85%, capped at RM400. This includes a RM30 licence fee, RM150 service charge, RM150 site rental, and RM70 deposit. The new rate is comparable to that of Ramadan bazaars and extends the trading period to 30 days, up from 21 days previously. Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh revealed the decision, stating the aim is to lower costs for traders and provide a longer business window. The number of trading lots has also increased to 172, consistent with the government's strategy to minimize business expenses for traders in Kuala Lumpur. Hannah Yeoh emphasized the benefits for both traders and city residents, urging interested parties to apply directly to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). The bazaar will take place from October 9 to November 7 at the Tun Sambanthan Complex car park and Jalan Bunus 6 off Jalan Masjid India. This year's event will employ a hybrid management model, with DBKL handling licensing, regulation, and enforcement, while associations contribute to operations.",
  "summary": "Traders had to pay RM2,626 in various fees in 2025.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : KL Deepavali Bazaar Fees Slashed 85 Per Cent, Capped At RM400 - Hannah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/general-kl-deepavali-bazaar-fees-slashed-85-per-cent-capped-at-rm400",
        "published": "2026-09-21T06:45:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "KL Deepavali bazaar fees slashed by 85%, capped at RM400",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/kl-deepavali-bazaar-fees-slashed-by-85-capped-at-rm400-8888745",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:22:00.000Z"
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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."
}