KL Planning Rules 2025: What We Need to Know

Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi, Partner, Thomas Philip

08-Aug-25 08:30

KL Planning Rules 2025: What We Need to Know

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The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Planning Rules 2025 came into force from June 16, granting the Datuk Bandar broad powers to approve developments. It was also passed without public consultation. Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi, a partner at Thomas Philip explains the implications.

Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam, Elaine Boey

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Categories: Law/Activism

Tags: planning rules 2025, datuk bandar, kuala lumpur, development, development projects,

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