KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will carry out a trial partial closure of Jalan Raja from June 9 to 15 to improve public space in the city centre.

In a statement, DBKL said the affected stretch is in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, starting from the Jalan Tun Perak junction to the Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman intersection.

According to the New Straits Times, the initiative aims to make Kuala Lumpur more liveable, organised and pedestrian-friendly.

"The partial closure of Jalan Raja will provide wider and safer spaces for pedestrians, especially families, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities," DBKL said.

Light vehicles from Jalan Raja (inbound) will still be allowed to turn right into Jalan T...