Yeoh said the new DBKL administrative approach placed greater emphasis on stakeholder consultation, although this could lengthen the approval process.
PETALING JAYA: Residents affected by proposed redevelopment projects in the capital will be given an opportunity to submit their views before Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) grants development approval.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said members of the public could channel their feedback directly or through their MPs for consideration by the Kuala Lumpur mayor.
“MPs and members of the public, through their MPs, can submit their views and feedback, which will be considered by the mayor before any development approval is granted.
“If an application conflicts with the local plan, Rule 3 requires the developer and DBKL to hear the views of the public before redevelopment is carried out,” she told the Dewan Rakyat today.
The response came from Dr Halimah Ali (PN-Kapar)’s supplementary question, who sought the government’s assurance that DBKL’s governance reforms would not affect property ownership rights under Article 13 of the Federal Constitution.
Article 13 refers to constitutional protections against the deprivation of property except in accordance with the law, while requiring adequate compensation for any compulsory acquisition or use.
Further clarifying, Yeoh said the new DBKL administrative approach placed greater emphasis on stakeholder consultation, although this could lengthen the approval process.
“We now obtain the views of stakeholders and conduct more stakeholder consultations. This process will take longer and will not be as straightforward as before when seeking approval,” she said.
She urged residents not to ignore Rule 3 notices, which are issued under Federal Territory planning permission rules to facilitate public and stakeholder consultation before an application is decided, or invitations to public hearings.
She said the process allowed those affected to receive information and participate in decisions concerning their neighbourhoods.
She added that residents would receive extensive information through the One Stop Centre (OSC) portal, DBKL’s online platform for development applications, which is coordinated with relevant technical agencies.
“With the OSC committee, a lot of information is provided to them, and sometimes it can be a little overwhelming.
“But this is the new way we want to administer the city — by involving all affected residents in the area,” she said.
