KUALA LUMPUR: All flats over 40 years old in the capital, including those built by private developers, are to be redeveloped under the Federal Territories ministry’s urban renewal programme.
The redevelopment would include expanding some flats to 750-800 sq ft in size, and the provision of condominium-like facilities.
FT Minister Annuar Musa said old flats which were small in size or no longer suitable for occupancy would be rebuilt with various facilities and equipment provided.
“Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has prepared guidelines for such areas with old, rundown, small and overcrowded housing to be redeveloped under the urban renewal programme.
“The guidelines are ready and have been approved to encourage and assist the private sector to work together with DBKL in this effort. The identified areas will be demolished and rebuilt, subject to agreement of the original owners,” he told reporters today.
Annuar said the programme would go hand in hand with the development of flats owned by DBKL.
“All these, including the Seri Perlis flats in Keramat, Seri Labuan (Cheras) and Seri Negeri Sembilan (Sentul), will be rebuilt so that the owners can get a new house with the size of 750 to 800 sq ft, three rooms and complete with facilities similar to those at regular condominiums,” he said.
“We hope this will provide relief to the owners of old apartments.”