Summary
- Yeoh says KL reforms cannot happen overnight.
- Existing contracts and costs slow implementation.
- KL to work with Selangor on flood retention ponds.
- More than 400 parks and green spaces to be gazetted.
KUALA LUMPUR, August 4 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said reforms to improve Kuala Lumpur’s liveability must be implemented gradually.
Due to existing contracts, financial constraints and operational challenges. Speaking at the National Climate Governance Summit 2026, she said the city also needs closer cooperation with Selangor.
To develop more retention ponds as land for flood mitigation becomes increasingly limited. Yeoh added that the government is moving to gazette more than 400 parks and green spaces.
While strengthening partnerships with the private sector to support sustainable urban development.
