DBKL takes hardline stance on parking touts with immediate arrests

KUALA LUMPUR — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has confirmed it does not issue notices to parking touts before taking enforcement action, instead proceeding directly to arrests when operatives are caught engaging in illegal parking fee collection. The hardline approach represents a shift from traditional warning protocols commonly used in municipal enforcement operations. City Hall officials stated that the immediate arrest policy is designed to deter unauthorised individuals from collecting parking fees on behalf of the municipality. The move comes amid ongoing complaints from the public about unofficial parking operatives who demand payment from motorists in public areas and car parks across the capital. DBKL has not disclosed specific figures on arrests made under the new policy, but the agency emphasised that enforcement will continue to target those operating without authorisation. The decision reflects mounting pressure on city authorities to improve parking management and eliminate informal fee collection schemes that plague Kuala Lumpur's streets and commercial areas.