KUALA LUMPUR: In response to growing concerns from residents, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is intensifying efforts to tow abandoned vehicles throughout the city.
Once the notice period placed on these vehicles expires, they will be relocated to junk depots in Salak Selatan, Taman Connaught, and Pantai Sentral.
Some vehicle owners, however, are not too pleased about this.
According to DBKL in a Facebook post, many owners become upset when their vehicles are removed, claiming they still want them, despite having left them unattended for months or even years.
"Vehicle owners must take responsibility for their abandoned cars," the post read.
"They should take the initiative to resolve the issue, whether by repairing, dismantling, and selling them as spare parts, or even transforming them into art pieces."
"But this isn't always the case. When city hall comes to tow their abandoned vehicles, some owners get angry at us, claiming they still want to keep them. But they've been left abandoned for months– even years in some cases. How does that make sense?"
DBKL urges owners to act promptly and responsibly to avoid inconvenience and to ensure that public spaces remain clear and functional. Abandoned vehicles in public areas have become an increasing concern among city residents.
"These vehicles, often left in residential parking lots, under bridges, and along roadsides, not only create an eyesore but also contribute to parking shortages, traffic obstructions, and serve as breeding grounds for pests," DBKL added.
Towing these vehicles aims to address the cluttering of public spaces and restore order in affected areas. DBKL emphasised that vehicles will only be towed after owners have been given sufficient notice and time to take action.