KL’s population to exceed 8.8 million


Thriving city: Kuala Lumpur’s population is also expected to hit 9.8 million by 2030, and this requires DBKL to be more proactive in planning and providing infrastructure. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The population of Kuala Lumpur is estimated to exceed 8.8 million this year, with an annual increase of 2.25% compared to last year, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territory) Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

According to Dr Zaliha, Kuala Lumpur’s population is also expected to hit 9.8 million by 2030, and this requires the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to be more proactive in planning and providing infrastructure.

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