Anwar invites public to KL Local Plan 2040 open day next week, highlights tech and environmental push
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025
By: Bernama Text Size: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attending a briefing regarding Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim Kuala Lumpur: The Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 (PTKL2040) will, among other things, focus on the coordination of land use between the federal government and the public, promote technology-driven development, and safeguard both the environment and urban heritage, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the draft PTKL2040 introduced new approaches such as redevelopment incentives, more flexible plot ratio controls and the implementation of new land use zones to ensure the well-being of the urban community. 'The public is invited to attend the open day from May 7 to 9, before the plan is officially gazetted at the end of May,' he said in a Facebook post last night. In the post, the Prime Minister also said he had earlier attended a briefing on the PTKL2040 gazettement, which outlined initiatives to develop the federal capital in a more sustainable and inclusive manner. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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