PETALING JAYA: The Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur Welfare Department (JKMWPKL) will serve as the main coordinating body on issues related to beggars through the KL Strike Force Committee under Destitute and Children activities.
Under the Destitute Persons Act 1977 (Act 183), a person who begs is defined as an individual who engages in any conduct that encourages the giving of alms.
