# KL adds 49ha green spaces to protect open areas

> Kuala Lumpur creates 49 hectares of new parks to legally protect city green spaces
- Title: KL adds 49ha green spaces to protect open areas · Malay Mail
- Summary: Kuala Lumpur creates 49 hectares of new parks to legally protect city green spaces KL will legally gazette 556 open-space lots to prevent encroachment and…
- Keywords: green spaces, kuala lumpur, dbkl, hannah yeoh, federal territories, pptgwp, myhijau, sungai bunus, retention ponds, recreational facilities, budget 2027, adds
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/17/kl-to-add-49ha-of-green-spaces-as-city-moves-to-protect-open-areas-says-hannah-yeoh/235573
- Published: 2026-09-17T20:15:02+00:00
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- Topics: kl, green spaces, kuala lumpur, dbkl, hannah yeoh, federal territories, pptgwp, myhijau, sungai bunus, retention ponds, recreational facilities, budget 2027
## New green spaces planned
Kuala Lumpur City Hall will create 49 hectares of new recreational spaces and parks across the city by 2027.

> Our main aim under this initiative is not merely to create new recreational spaces, but to ensure that every valuable open and green space in Kuala Lumpur is legally gazetted and protected
## Legal protection for open areas
The initiative will legally gazette 556 open-space lots with over 200 more in final gazettement stages.
## Senior and child access
New facilities include jogging tracks and lighting for all ages, especially seniors and children.
## Tighter enforcement
Stricter rules will prevent encroachment and unauthorised commercial activities in protected areas.
## MyHijau app access
Residents can check protected green spaces through the MyHijau app on the PPTGWP portal.
## Budget 2027 funding
DBKL allocates over RM200 million for green cluster management and playground upgrades in Budget 2027.
## Key takeaway

KL will legally gazette 556 open-space lots to prevent encroachment and ensure public access