The government plans to meet once more with traders at Desa Pandan, Kuala Lumpur, some of whom still refuse to relocate to make way for a road-widening project.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the engagement session will involve her ministry and the nine traders.

“Insya-Allah, we will meet them again this month to discuss suitable relocation options…

“Some have agreed, but there are still a few who have not. Therefore, this upcoming session is important to reach a mutual agreement and expedite the road-widening project there, which is crucial for public use,” she said.

Previously, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said demolition works at Jalan 2/76 in Desa Pandan, scheduled for two days ago (July 15), had to be postponed following a commotion at the site.

Zaliha was speaking to reporters after officiating the launch of the federal territories-level 2025 Climate Change and Green Energy Leadership Project in Kuala Lumpur today.

She said engagement sessions with the traders were held since November 2024 and continued this January.

Vacancy notices were also issued for the affected area, she added.

The minister also instructed the Federal Territories Department and DBKL to meet with the traders promptly and provide them with relocation options.

“So, I believe they (the traders) need not worry about this matter. We will assist them by ensuring they have the necessary facilities to continue doing business,” she said.

- Bernama

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