The Daily Digest: Landmark Ruling To Have Huge Impact on Future Development Projects in KL

Derek Fernandez, Petaling Jaya City Councillor & Lawyer

14-Mar-19 14:00

The Daily Digest: Landmark Ruling To Have Huge Impact on Future Development Projects in KL

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A landmark Court of Appeal decision is set to change how Kuala Lumpur City Hall approves development projects - Will this set a precedence in law governing local government? We speak to Derek Fernandez, a Petaling Jaya City Councillor and lawyer whose expertise is in planning and development, about the history of this case, and how this landmark decision will change things, with regard to the approval of development projects by DBKL.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Tina Carmillia, Kelly Anissa

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Property, Social Issues

Tags: Kuala Lumpur City Plan, urban development, urban planning, planning and development law, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture,

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