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The Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Desa Pandan traders to meet DBKL over delayed infrastructure upgrade
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will hold a follow-up meeting with traders in Desa Pandan tomorrow to address concerns over the delayed infrastructure upgrade project. The session aims to find alternative solutions under the 'Lestari Niaga' initiative. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif confirmed the 3 pm meeting will include Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, who is also the Titiwangsa MP. 'We have no issue going to the ground to meet the traders,' Maimunah said after accompanying Communications Minister Gobind Singh Deo on a visit to the Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre (KLCCC) today. The demolition work, initially set for July 15, was postponed due to disruptions. Last week, Dr Zaliha instructed DBKL and the Federal Territories Department to negotiate with traders and propose relocation options. Maimunah dismissed allegations of bias in DBKL's decision-making, stating that all actions were based on technical assessments, traffic studies, and public feedback from four engagement sessions. 'The road-widening proposal dates back to 2017, following complaints about congestion and narrow lanes. Since then, we've studied alternatives and revised the plan based on residents' input,' she said. - Bernama
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
DBKL To Meet Desa Pandan Traders Over Infrastructure Upgrade
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will hold a follow-up engagement session tomorrow with traders in Desa Pandan to discuss the delayed infrastructure upgrade project amid concerns by affected businesses. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif said the 3 pm meeting will be attended by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, who is also the Titiwangsa Member of Parliament (MP). She said discussions with the nine affected traders will focus on alternative proposals for the Jalan 2/76 upgrade under the 'Lestari Niaga' initiative.
The Star
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Desa Pandan stall operators facing eviction want alternative site to trade
TRADERS in Desa Pandan urge Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to allow them to continue operating in the area after being served with notices to vacate. The nine traders, who currently run stalls along Jalan 2/76, hope to be offered alternative spaces nearby if relocation becomes necessary. One of them, Mohd Al-Amin, 37, said it would be difficult to start over elsewhere, especially since many have been trading there for years. 'We have our regular customers, and I live nearby, so it is convenient. 'It is worrying because DBKL only issued notices to vacate without offering any alternatives,' said Mohd Al-Amin, who has been operating at the site for 16 years. The traders were supposed to leave by July 15 to make way for a road widening project along Jalan 2/76. However, the operation was postponed following an altercation at the site. Meanwhile, Shaaripuddin Yub Kamaruddin, chairman of the Pangsapuri Anggerik E2 residents association, called for greater transparency from DBKL regarding the proposed road expansion. 'We were only shown what was said to be phase one of the project, which affects part of Jalan 2/76 and the nine traders here. 'The 2023 briefing was not a proper dialogue where we could give feedback,' he claimed. Shaaripuddin also noted that DBKL had issued multiple notices with conflicting deadlines, adding to the confusion. 'The licensing department told them to vacate by July 17, but the enforcement department issued another notice saying demolition would begin on July 15. 'That contradiction contributed to the chaos,' he said. On Thursday (July 17), Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the nine traders would be relocated under the 'Lestari Niaga' initiative currently being implemented in Kuala Lumpur. Dr Zaliha said she had instructed the Federal Territories Department and DBKL to meet the traders again and offer them options for relocation to a new site. According to DBKL, the traders' licences to operate at the site were cancelled on Jan 10. The authority said all traders were formally notified on Jan 15 and asked to vacate the site within the specified timeframe. DBKL issued final eviction notices on July 4 as the last step before demolition works could commence.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Desa Pandan traders relocation talks to resume soon says Dr Zaliha
KUALA LUMPUR: A follow-up engagement session with traders affected by infrastructure upgrades in Desa Pandan will be held soon, according to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The session will involve discussions on relocation options for nine traders impacted by the ongoing upgrade works. 'Insya-Allah, we will meet them again this month to discuss suitable relocation options, as this is part of the 'Lestari Niaga' initiative currently being implemented in Kuala Lumpur,' she said. Dr Zaliha noted that while some traders have agreed to relocate, others remain hesitant. The upcoming meeting aims to finalise agreements and expedite the road-widening project, which is crucial for public convenience. She spoke after officiating the Federal Territories-level 2025 Climate Change and Green Energy Leadership Project (IKLIM) launch. Previous engagement sessions were held in November 2024 and January this year, including vacancy notices for the affected area. The minister has directed the Federal Territories Department (JWP) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to meet traders promptly and provide relocation assistance. 'We will ensure they have the necessary facilities to continue their businesses,' she added. DBKL had earlier postponed demolition works at Jalan 2/76, Desa Pandan, following a commotion on July 15. The upgrades aim to improve infrastructure and traffic flow for residents' safety and comfort. - Bernama
The Star
17-07-2025
- The Star
Minister: Desa Pandan traders will be given alternative sites
Kuala Lumpur: Traders in Desa Pandan who have been served notices to vacate will be provided with options to trade at new sites. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the nine traders would be relocated under the 'Lestari Niaga' initiative currently being implemented in Kuala Lumpur. "We will do our best to place them and provide them with facilities to resume their businesses,' she told reporters after launching a leadership, climate change & green energy programme at SMK Cochrane. The traders were supposed to vacate the site to make way for a road widening project along Jalan 2/76 on July 15. "I have asked the Federal Territories Department (JWP) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to meet them again and provide options for relocation to a new site,' Dr Zaliha added. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) had confirmed that the traders' licences to trade at the site were cancelled on Jan 10. 'All traders were officially notified on Jan 15 and asked to vacate the site within the given time frame,' DBKL said in a statement on Wednesday (July 16). On July 4, DBKL issued final eviction notices as the last step before demolition works could begin. The demolition was scheduled for July 15, but the operation was postponed following an altercation at the site. On the same day, The Star reported that a 43-year-old man was arrested in Desa Pandan for allegedly threatening DBKL officers with a parang during an operation to dismantle structures at the site.
