DBKL

In 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

Lift breakdowns, water leaks, water supply cuts and poor maintenance are common in several of Kuala Lumpur's early public low-cost flats, including Pekeliling, Kenanga and Hang Tuah.

The evidence

Defects and workmanship

Negative

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.

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

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

Vista AngkasaBangsar South · 1994Block 3 residents had faulty lifts for a week in May 2008 and had to use the stairs.4.4Poor