EMPLOYMENT, public transit, housing and infrastructure dominated discussions at the “KL Youth Dialogue with Hannah Yeoh”.
Youths from across the country’s capital city highlighted their concerns and aspirations to the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories).
Yeoh said this was the third town hall organised to listen to public views regarding activities that could be implemented in Kuala Lumpur.
“However, most of the issues raised involve other ministries.
“For example, employment falls under the Human Resources Ministry and health under the Health Ministry, but we will highlight these matters to the respective ministries.
“We will focus only on areas under the Federal Territories Department that we can address through Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).
“These include housing, more public spaces, fields and facilities for activity groups such as Speakers’ Corners for youth,” she said.
Yeoh said many of these urban issues involved external agencies, which she would need to raise during Cabinet meetings.
“We are also tackling issues such as illegal city street racing, where we are working alongside the police to conduct operations.
“We will also factor in budget allocations for key concerns raised by the youths, such as employment, housing, and infrastructure for the disabled,” she added.
The discussion focused on five key areas: urban living, movement and mobility, employment and the creative economy, recreation and community, and Kuala Lumpur’s future aspirations.
Held at Menara DBKL, Kuala Lumpur, the session also featured Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud as a key speaker.
He highlighted several DBKL programmes that could benefit youth.
“We have Residensi Belia and Council Homes for youth, which they can rent at affordable rates.
“As for transportation, DBKL currently offers free Go KL bus rides that run on 15 routes in Kuala Lumpur.
“We will take note of the lack of motorcycle parking and will act against those who abuse parking bays for the disabled,” he said.
