Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 - Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has imposed a 300m buffer zone on a proposed development opposite the Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara recreational park, following complaints from residents in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI).

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the decision was made after taking into account the potential impact on nearby residents and local biodiversity, The Star reported.

"I am very aware of how important parks are, not just for those living in Bukit Kiara, but for everyone in Kuala Lumpur.

"Kuala Lumpur is a city, and its people need green spaces for recreational activities and to de-stress," she said.

Yeoh spoke to the media after an...