Budget 2027: DBKL to allocate RM400m for 120 acres of parks, walkways and upgraded facilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be allocated RM400 million to create 120 acres of new green spaces and upgrade public facilities as part of efforts to make the capital more liveable.

During the tabling of Budget 2027 today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the plans include a 22km of covered pedestrian walkways linking landmarks such as the National Mosque, Dataran Merdeka and Central Market, as well as connecting public housing to schools, clinics and transport hubs.

A 100-acre leasehold site in Bukit Kiara is also being gazetted as a federal park, while buggy services are to be introduced for visitors, particularly elderly travellers, heading to destinations such as the National Monument, Botanical Gardens and Carcosa Seri Negara.

Anwar also commended Khazanah Nasional’s Warisan KL initiative, which has drawn 500,000 visitors following the restoration of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. The next phase of conservation will focus on Dayabumi Tower, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the KTMB headquarters.

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) was recognised for restoring Merdeka Stadium, with the National Stadium next in line.

Anwar said entertainment duty will be exempted for arts, cultural and sporting events at both venues to encourage greater use.

He added that two DBKL buildings, the Anjung Kelana Homeless Transformation Centre in Taman Desa and the Cheras Temporary Market, will be upgraded into day centres for senior citizens.