‘Taman Rimba Kiara verdict big win for all’


Taman Rimba Kiara in Kuala Lumpur is now safe from development. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

THE Federal Court’s decision to quash the development order for Taman Awam Bukit Kiara in Taman Tun Dr Ismail has been met with jubilation by Kuala Lumpur residents.

They say the verdict, which brings to a close a seven-year saga involving stakeholders in the Taman Awam Bukit Kiara (previously known as Taman Rimba Kiara) against Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), was a win for all residents fighting to preserve the park.

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