City folk: Keep walkways clear
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KUALA LUMPUR: City dwellers and diners have raised safety and accessibility concerns after Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) decided to allow restaurant operators to place tables and chairs on walkways.
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They said converting pedestrian footpaths into dining areas compromises public safety, obstructs vulnerable groups and prioritises local council revenue over urban mobility.
Hotelier Nizam Hamid, 42, from Jalan Klang Lama, said forcing pedestrians off designated walkways and onto busy roads presents a safety hazard.
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