KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has hosted a townhall session with the running community and event organisers to strengthen the recreational ecosystem in the federal capital.
DBKL said the session served as an important platform to gather runners' views on the issues, challenges, and requirements of organising running activities, which have increasingly become part of mainstream healthy lifestyle culture, especially among the youth.
“This development shows that recreational activities are no longer confined to public parks or residential areas but also use wider public spaces and urban routes.
“The session provided an avenue for participants to submit proposals and feedback to strengthen the running and recreational ecosystem in Kuala Lumpur,” DBKL said in a statement.
The session was attended by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud, as well as running event managers and representatives from running clubs across Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley.
According to DBKL, discussions focused on several critical areas, including the safety of running routes, the suitability and accessibility of facilities, the logistical effectiveness of staging races in the city, and proposed improvements to public infrastructure supporting an active lifestyle.
The townhall reflects ongoing efforts to revitalise public spaces through healthy, high-impact activities that foster social interaction, enhance community well-being, and transform Kuala Lumpur into a more active and recreation-friendly city.
Additionally, the weekly KL Car Free Morning programme, held every Sunday and one of DBKL's flagship initiatives, was highlighted as an effective platform to encourage public participation in leisure activities while optimising the inclusive use of public spaces.
“Continued commitment from all quarters is expected to drive Kuala Lumpur towards becoming a healthier, safer, more active, and liveable city, in line with Malaysia MADANI aspirations,” the statement added.
“This development shows that recreational activities are no longer confined to public parks or residential areas but also use wider public spaces and urban routes.
“The session provided an avenue for participants to submit proposals and feedback to strengthen the running and recreational ecosystem in Kuala Lumpur,” DBKL said in a statement.
The session was attended by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud, as well as running event managers and representatives from running clubs across Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley.
According to DBKL, discussions focused on several critical areas, including the safety of running routes, the suitability and accessibility of facilities, the logistical effectiveness of staging races in the city, and proposed improvements to public infrastructure supporting an active lifestyle.
The townhall reflects ongoing efforts to revitalise public spaces through healthy, high-impact activities that foster social interaction, enhance community well-being, and transform Kuala Lumpur into a more active and recreation-friendly city.
Additionally, the weekly KL Car Free Morning programme, held every Sunday and one of DBKL's flagship initiatives, was highlighted as an effective platform to encourage public participation in leisure activities while optimising the inclusive use of public spaces.
“Continued commitment from all quarters is expected to drive Kuala Lumpur towards becoming a healthier, safer, more active, and liveable city, in line with Malaysia MADANI aspirations,” the statement added.