Kuala Lumpur City Hall urged to set annual budget consultation schedule

A residents' group has pressed Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to implement a standardized annual schedule for budget consultation sessions with the public. The association emphasized that residents require sufficient advance notice of when discussions will take place and need clearer guidance on how to engage meaningfully in the process. The call comes as civic groups across the capital seek greater transparency and predictability in municipal governance. By establishing a fixed annual calendar, DBKL would give residents adequate time to prepare feedback and participate in budget deliberations that directly affect city planning and service delivery. The proposal reflects broader efforts to strengthen public participation in local government decision-making in Kuala Lumpur.