Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced a 50% reduction in rental rates for hawker stalls and some market premises, which will be applicable from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2027 to significantly assist small traders.
DBKL commitment to benefit more than 10,000 hawkers
This initiative is expected to benefit over 10,000 hawker stalls and small-scale business premises in Kuala Lumpur according to Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh, aiming to help those who are struggling due to the increase of daily expenses.
This will help traders keep their prices low, which will benefit families across the capital who purchase food and daily necessities.
Minimum rent set at RM50
According to Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, the rent reduction will apply to all hawker stalls owned by DBKL and some market premises, with a minimum monthly rent at RM50.
Therefore, in this case,
- Tenants will receive a 50% rent reduction.
- However, the rent will not fall below RM50 per month.
- If the rent is RM50 or less, the rent will remain the same.
However, in order to be eligible for the rental reduction, the tenants must first pay any outstanding rental arrears due to the high demand for DBKL-owned stalls in the city.
“I hope initiatives like this will be well-received by hawkers. I also urge those who have rental arrears to take advantage of this two-year initiative to settle their outstanding payments, as we cannot wait indefinitely given the high demand for such sites,” she said.
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