Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 (KLLP 2040) will be gazetted on June 11, despite unhappiness expressed by some stakeholders.
The Federal Government Gazette on the adoption of the draft local plan with modifications for the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur was published on May 28 by the Attorney General’s Chambers.
It stated that the revised draft KLLP 2040 was received by the mayor on May 5 and would come into operation on June 11.
KLLP 2040 contains written statements detailing objectives and proposals for developments, land use, socioeconomic planning and traffic management in the capital.
When contacted by StarMetro, lawyer Deva Kunjari Sambanthan said KLLP 2040 had failed to safeguard against future commercial developments around the Vivekananda Ashram in Brickfields.
“Despite significant public objections, the ashram has continued to be categorised as ‘main commercial’.
“This issue has been made known to regulators and the government repeatedly for more than 20 years,” she said.
Deva Kunjari said the ashram should be categorised as “public facilities” in recognition of its heritage value as it is a Category 1 Heritage Building under National Heritage Act 2005.
Bangsar resident Ratnasothy Kandiah expressed concerns about new strata developments sprouting around Jalan Abdullah.
“A 62-storey building is currently under construction behind my two-storey house,” she added.
Fellow resident Mooi Lau Chan said many homeowners in Kuala Lumpur were affected by noise pollution and loss of privacy.
KLLP 2040 was adopted in accordance with sections 16 and 17 of Federal Territory (Planning) Act 1982 (Act 267).
Copies can be downloaded from Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) website, and inspected or purchased during office hours at DBKL Urban Planning Department at Menara DBKL 1 from June 11.
DBKL held open-day sessions for the revised draft KLLP 2040 from May 7 to 9.
For details, visit ppkl.dbkl.gov.my
