Retention pond issue shows need for reform

An aerial view of the Bohol flood retention pond in Kuala Lumpur. The land surrounding it was to be alienated for a housing project. —Filepic

THANK you to StarMetro for the in-depth reporting on the Bohol retention pond issue and the various views from stakeholders.

The news and public debates surrounding the proposed alienation of the pond and the subsequent scrapping of the project highlight a need for reforms in Kuala Lumpur city urban planning and administration.