The government plans to abolish the Special One Stop Centre (OSC Khas) at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) as part of efforts to strengthen governance and integrity in the capital’s urban planning system.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the move follows recommendations by Project Capital, a special task force under the Policy Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister (PMAC).
According to the report, OSC Khas could potentially become a channel for interference in development-related decision-making.
“The government cannot defend any structure that creates room for intervention or the perception that decisions can be influenced by factors other than legitimate laws and planning policies,” she said.
Hannah said DBKL has also tightened its internal procedures to ensure all applications are assessed based on the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040.
She said applications that meet all requirements can be approved in as little as 21 days, while proposals requiring further scrutiny will undergo consultations with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
“Urban planning decisions must be based on facts, policies and laws, not influenced by any party,” she added.
