No final decision yet regarding 60-storey development in Bukit Damansara, says DBKL

• DBKL assured residents "that every decision related to urban development is always based on existing policies and the gazetted development plans. DBKL is also committed to ensuring that all developments carried out in Kuala Lumpur are done in an orderly, sustainable manner and do not affect the well-being of local residents."

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is still in the process of reviewing the application for a proposed 60-storey development project in Bukit Damansara.

“A final decision will only be made after a comprehensive engagement process and thorough technical assessment have been carried out," stated DBKL in a media release yesterday.

On Oct 3, about 200 residents, activists and politicians gathered in Bukit Damansara to urge DBKL to reject the redevelopment proposal to replace Wisma Damansara with the new development.

According to a Malay Mail report, also present at the gathering were opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, AirAsia founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, singer Datuk Sheila Majid and former MP and lawyer Datuk Dominic Puthucheary.

Among the residents was prominent politician and former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin who said the 60-storey development project would cause traffic congestion and alter the residential character of the area.

Malay Mail also reported Khairy urging DBKL to study the potential impact on surrounding residents before approving such projects.

DBKL however assured residents that "that every decision related to urban development is always based on existing policies and the gazetted development plans. DBKL is also committed to ensuring that all developments carried out in Kuala Lumpur are done in an orderly, sustainable manner and do not affect the well-being of local residents."

"DBKL has received an application for the proposed layout plan for a commercial development on three plots of land covering an area of 7.98 acres. The Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 (PTKL2040), which was gazetted on May 28, 2025, has set out criteria that may be considered, subject to:
i. Compliance with technical planning requirements
ii. Invitation for public feedback in accordance with Method 3, which is notification to obtain public views."

"Any proposed development is also still subject to compliance with technical requirements such as the Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA), Geotechnical Study, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), and other relevant technical aspects,” added DBKL.

“In addition, compliance with comments and conditions set by other technical agencies such as Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), Land and Mines Office (PTG), Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (BOMBA), Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), and other relevant agencies must also be observed," explained DBKL.

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