Its minister Annuar Musa said the Act would replace the rules adopted by the Malay Agricultural Settlement Administration Board for land administration, town planning and management of Kampung Baru.

“The new Act will also take into consideration the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020-2040,” he told reporters after handing over donations to 76 families affected by flash floods here today.

“We will ensure that Kampung Baru will be developed in tandem with its surrounding areas.

“We are preparing a development package for 44 parcels of land in Kampung Baru, some of which will be for immediate development involving more than 8ha of land.”

On June 6, the Kampung Baru Development Corporation (PKB) said the Malay Agricultural Settlement Administration Board no longer had a role in land administration management and town planning matters in Kampung Baru.

The corporation said the decision held the consent of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, after taking into account legal views from the AGC on the status of the board as well as a letter from the Federal Territories Minister’s Office dated Feb 13, 2020.

On a separate matter, Annuar explained that when he wanted to make the federal territories “free trade” areas, it did not mean they would be free of rules and regulations.

“Hawkers and businesses are subjected to various regulations. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) also has guidelines that must be followed before a business licence can be issued to traders,” he said.

Following Annuar’s announcement, DBKL said yesterday it had given permission to city dwellers to operate stalls or small businesses in any suitable area around the city starting tomorrow.

However, Annuar said the traders must apply for a free temporary six-month business licence which can be done online through DBKL’s official portal.