‘Spending budget for 2025’

Maimunah (left) and DBKL executive director (Project Management) Mohamad Hamim holding the DBKL 2025 budget at Menara DBKL 1, Kuala Lumpur — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

DESPITE a projected increase in revenue, Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) 2025 budget is expected to run at a deficit, with higher funds drawn from its reserves.

This is mainly due to increased expenses and reduced government grants.