PLANS for a high-rise apartment project at Jalan Jalil Impian in Bukit Jalil have sparked alarm among local residents, who fear the project will overwhelm the area’s population density and infrastructure.
The proposed project consists of 1,500 residential units.
According to a site notice, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) received an application with a proposed plot ratio of 1:5.5 for planning approval.
The public was given a window between Jan 23 and Feb 6 to submit formal objections.
Yew Pei Shun, a resident of Residensi Bintang, highlighted that the area was already home to several high-rises, each housing over 1,200 units.
“The existing roads simply cannot cope with a further increase in residents and vehicles,” she said, pointing out that roadside parking was already a chronic problem.
A visit to the site confirmed that four major developments –Residensi Bintang, Residensi Aman, PPA1M Mercu Jalil and Ren Residence – all share a single access road.
Cars are frequently parked along the two-lane street, making navigation difficult for motorists.
Residensi Aman homeowner Erniesa Mohd Bakhari has already submitted a formal complaint to DBKL.
She noted that a nearby school already caused a significant influx of vehicles during morning and afternoon school runs.
“Any future development must be supported by a comprehensive assessment of our existing utilities and the current traffic situation,” she stressed.
Concerns extend beyond the roads to basic services.
PPA1M Mercu Jalil resident Paul Amos Makesvaran questioned whether the local drainage and utility networks could handle such a surge in population.
He also suggested that a cluster of high-rises could block sunlight and disrupt natural air flow.
To address the parking crisis, Paul said DBKL should consider building a multi-storey carpark instead.
”The lower floors could be utilised for shoplots and mini-markets to serve the local community’s needs,” he proposed.
Cheong Fui Kun, another local resident, agreed with the idea of a carpark and suggested that the area required more low-density commercial spaces.
“This would better serve the community’s needs without placing excessive pressure on our traffic and parking facilities,” she said.
DBKL had not responded to requests for comment regarding the status of the application at press time.
