KL’s first female mayor pledges to fight corruption with bold promises of change


KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur's first female mayor, Datuk Seri Paduka Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif, began her tenure today with bold promises of change, pledging zero tolerance for corruption, a cleaner city, and an open-door policy to enhance governance.

In her first address to the media this morning, after clocking in for her first day at work at Menara DBKL 1 on Jalan Raja Laut, Maimunah assured members of the media of her commitment to approachability and transparency.

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