The Federal Territories Department is studying the feasibility of turning carparks into pocket parks to help address flash floods in the city. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said flood mitigation required Kuala Lumpur to function like a sponge city. When asked how she would strike a balance between carparks and recreational space, Yeoh said it was a matter of give and take. Yeoh looking into budget for river cleaning. On developments that take place near or on retention pond land, Yeoh said she would take a conservative approach in such project applications.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 04:26 UTC