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Malaysiakini
20-05-2025
- Malaysiakini
DBKL denies system hacked with demand of RM236m ransom
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has denied a claim that its online service system was hacked and held hostage to a ransom demand of US$55 million (RM236.17 million). Mayor Maimunah Sharif said DBKL's online service system had indeed experienced a technical disruption, but there was no ransom demanded. "There was indeed...
Free Malaysia Today
20-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
DBKL denies ransom demand in online system disruption
Kuala Lumpur City Hall said it is not true that hackers into its online service systems asked for US$55 million. PETALING JAYA : Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has denied claims that hackers demanded a ransom of US$55 million (RM236.17 million) following disruptions to several of its online service systems. 'Yes, there was a system disruption, but no one has demanded any money or ransom,' mayor Maimunah Sharif was quoted by Harian Metro as saying. Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Isa said no reports have been received over the incident. Previously, Cheras MP Tan Kok Wai claimed that DBKL's online systems were hacked and that the perpetrators had demanded a ransom of US$55 million. According to China Press, Tan said he received the information from a 'trusted source' and is confident the incident did take place. Maimunah had said earlier the disruption affected public access to several DBKL systems, with recovery expected to take place gradually. Reports said several MPs urged DBKL to explain the prolonged disruption of its online services, which forced DBKL to switch to manual operations in some critical business areas. Malaysiakini reported that based on public notices sent out by DBKL, the problem was believed to have started about three weeks ago, when DBKL told clients to use alternative payment platforms instead of its platforms.
Free Malaysia Today
20-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Some public housing tenants skipped rent for over 2 decades, says KL mayor
Kuala Lumpur mayor Maimunah Sharif said an internal discussion will be held next week on measures to address the mounting rental arrears across PPR and PA units managed by DBKL. PETALING JAYA : Some public housing (PA) tenants have failed to pay rent for up to 26 years, with arrears reaching as high as RM39,140, Kuala Lumpur mayor Maimunah Sharif revealed. She said the monthly rental rate was RM124, excluding maintenance charges. The highest arrears were recorded at the People's Housing Programme (PPR) in Kampung Muhibbah (RM1.9 million) and Desa Rejang (RM1.28 million). To address the issue of mounting rental arrears across PPR and PA units managed by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), which now total RM70 million, she said an internal discussion would be held next week. 'I'll need to assess the situation because the measures we currently take involve meeting tenants face to face, asking why they haven't paid, and locking their water meters. 'We do have the authority to evict non-paying tenants, but most of them are from the B40 group, so we have to consider the situation carefully. 'I'll conduct an analysis and discuss the matter with federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa,' she told FMT. Maimunah Sharif. Maimunah said tenants often cite financial difficulties as the reason for not paying rent. 'But when we visit their areas, they complain about a lack of parking. I understand that having a car isn't a luxury anymore, it's a necessity. Still, people need to prioritise. 'At the moment, we're not taking strict action so some feel there's room not to pay,' she added. She said that in the upcoming discussions, DBKL would work on developing clearer procedures on housing and rental arrears. AdChoices ADVERTISING DBKL will also issue public notices to warn tenants with outstanding rent so that they are not caught off guard when enforcement begins. 'When we shut off the water supply, they often find a way to pay. Previously, we also introduced a scheme allowing them to settle arrears in instalments if they couldn't pay in full,' Maimunah said.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
RM1.9 million in rental arrears at a single PPR site, says DBKL
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is grappling with longstanding rent arrears in its public housing (PA) units, with some tenants failing to make payments for up to 26 years and individual debts reaching RM39,140. City mayor Maimunah Sharif said total arrears now stand at RM70 million, despite the monthly rental being fixed at just RM124, excluding maintenance charges. According to Free Malaysia Today, the worst cases were recorded at PPR Kampung Muhibbah with RM1.9 million in arrears, followed by Desa Rejang at RM1.28 million. "Some tenants have not made payments for more than two decades. It has become necessary to review our approach to ensure the system remains sustainable," said Maimunah. An internal meeting is scheduled next week to reassess enforcement methods and formulate more structured procedures for dealing with defaulters. "At the moment, we speak directly to tenants, ask for explanations and, in some cases, lock up their water meters," she said. Although DBKL has the legal authority to evict tenants who fail to pay, she said they must tread carefully as most affected households fall under the B40 income bracket. "We will analyse the matter further and bring it to the attention of the federal territories minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa," she said. Maimunah said that while many tenants cite financial hardship, complaints about parking shortages were also commonly raised. "There may be a perception that strict enforcement won't happen, which could be contributing to the problem," she said. To address the situation, DBKL will begin issuing formal notices to tenants with arrears and establish clearer guidelines on rent collection and enforcement. She added that water supply cuts have previously led to repayments, and tenants had been allowed to settle arrears in instalments.
Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Some public housing tenants skipped rent for over 2 decades, says Kuala Lumpur mayor
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 By: Anne Muhammad, FMT Text Size: Kuala Lumpur mayor Maimunah Sharif said an internal discussion will be held next week on measures to address the mounting rental arrears across PPR and PA units managed by DBKL. PETALING JAYA: Some public housing (PA) tenants have failed to pay rent for up to 26 years, with arrears reaching as high as RM39,140, Kuala Lumpur mayor Maimunah Sharif revealed. She said the monthly rental rate was RM124, excluding maintenance charges. The highest arrears were recorded at the People's Housing Programme (PPR) in Kampung Muhibbah (RM1.9 million) and Desa Rejang (RM1.28 million). To address the issue of mounting rental arrears across PPR and PA units managed by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), which now total RM70 million, she said an internal discussion would be held next week. 'I'll need to assess the situation because the measures we currently take involve meeting tenants face to face, asking why they haven't paid, and locking their water meters. 'We do have the authority to evict non-paying tenants, but most of them are from the B40 group, so we have to consider the situation carefully. 'I'll conduct an analysis and discuss the matter with federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa,' she told FMT. Advertisement Maimunah said tenants often cite financial difficulties as the reason for not paying rent. 'But when we visit their areas, they complain about a lack of parking. I understand that having a car isn't a luxury anymore, it's a necessity. Still, people need to prioritise. 'At the moment, we're not taking strict action so some feel there's room not to pay,' she added. She said that in the upcoming discussions, DBKL would work on developing clearer procedures on housing and rental arrears. DBKL will also issue public notices to warn tenants with outstanding rent so that they are not caught off guard when enforcement begins. 'When we shut off the water supply, they often find a way to pay. Previously, we also introduced a scheme allowing them to settle arrears in instalments if they couldn't pay in full,' Maimunah said.
