DBKL

1 building on Homelore · Bangsar South · completed 1994

Trades as Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)

Also known as DBKL (Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur), Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur

What we found

DBKL's low-cost flats in Kuala Lumpur are in a dilapidated condition, with cleanliness and basic upkeep such as corridor lighting neglected for lengthy periods; DBKL attributes this to rents averaging RM124 a month, below a maintenance cost of about RM250 a month.

The evidence

2 claims across 2 areas

Regulatory and legal

Negative

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said it had identified five key governance issues at DBKL, including the collection of rent for public housing projects.

Corporate continuity

Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) lists the Federal Capital Act 1960, the City of Kuala Lumpur Act 1971 and the Local Government Act 1976 among the laws it operates under.

Their buildings

1 project we cover under this banner

Vista Angkasa: Street-level view of tall residential and office buildings with cars parked in front

3.3PoorVista Angkasa

Vista AngkasaBangsar South · 1994No published numeric ratings found. Vista Angkasa is an established condominium in Pantai, between Bangsar South and Mid Valley Megamall, containing eight 14-storey blocks housing about 1,000 units. Residents report exterior appearance very dilapidated with obvious poor maintenance, bad hygiene conditions, and peeling paint; lifts frequently faulty with reported one-year waits for repairs. Older building requiring budgeting for potential special assessments and aging infrastructure costs.