KUALA LUMPUR: Beginning tomorrow, roadside parking in the capital will be free of charge, Federal Territories minister Annuar Musa said.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), he tweeted, would waive the fees until Aug 31.
He hoped those parking there could save some money, which could be used to buy essential items for their families.
DBKL had in 2016 revised the parking fees for council-owned parking lots in the central business district. Motorists need to pay RM2 per hour if they park in the hotspot areas.
The council also introduced e-wallet services for motorists to pay parking fees.
Pakatan Harapan MPs had previously urged DBKL to give a grace period for motorists and not to fine them for parking their vehicles on the shoulder of the road, citing the short notice given to migrate to the e-wallet system.