KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 28 -- Motorists in the capital city will need to be more mindful of their parking habits starting tomorrow, as Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) has announced revised compound rates for vehicles parked illegally in roadside parking bays.

According to an official announcement, the new compound structure will take effect on March 1, 2026. The tiered rates are designed to encourage prompt settlement of fines, with the amount increasing the longer the payment is delayed.

New compound rates:

RM10 - If paid within 1 to 7 days

RM20 - If paid within 8 to 15 days

RM30 - If paid within 16 to 30 days

RM50 - If paid after more than 30 days

DBKL has urged the public to settle any outstanding compounds within the stipulated ...