Hannah Yeoh Welcomes Budget 2027: RM400 Million for DBKL to Improve Urban Liveability, Labuan Tourism Boost
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 October 2026 – Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has welcomed the measures in Budget 2027 tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, particularly those aimed at improving quality of life in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan.
She said the RM400 million allocation to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be used to create 120 new green spaces, conserve existing parks, upgrade public facilities and preserve the capital’s heritage.
“This includes providing covered walkways and pedestrian paths, which DBKL will implement next year, as well as continuing the Lestari Niaga programme and repainting People’s Housing Projects (PPR) to improve residents’ well-being,” she told reporters after the budget was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
Yeoh also welcomed the announcement that the remaining 40 hectares of land in Bukit Kiara would be gazetted as a Federal Park for public use next year. “More than 200 acres (81 hectares) in Bukit Kiara had previously been gazetted as a Federal Park, but the remaining 40 hectares will also be gazetted for that purpose next year,” she said.
Healthy lifestyles, Labuan and the creative industry
She highlighted the importance of tax reliefs that encourage healthier lifestyles and intergenerational activities, given the high rates of obesity and stress in the Federal Territories. The measures are expected to encourage families and communities to adopt healthier habits while spending more time together.
For Labuan, Yeoh welcomed the increase in the duty-free shopping allowance to RM10,000, subject to a minimum stay of 48 hours. “The measure is expected to help revitalise the island’s economy and support the tourism and hospitality industries, including local hotels,” she said.
She also welcomed the entertainment duty exemption for Stadium Merdeka, Stadium Negara and local artistes who frequently organise programmes in the Federal Territories. “Local artistes have many programmes in the Federal Territories, and this will help the industry,” she said. The government has also allocated more than RM130 million to support the local film, music and creative content sectors.
Overall, Yeoh said the measures reflected the government’s attention to the needs of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan — combining improvements to public infrastructure with support for tourism, businesses, cultural venues and residents’ well-being.
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