KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 4 -- Recent road works in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) have dangerously narrowed key roads, hindering fire engine access and blocking a fire hydrant, the TTDI Residents Association (RA) has alleged.

The RA is now urging Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to take urgent remedial action, saying that the new road layout does not comply with the minimum six-metre width required for fire engine access roads under the Uniform Building By-Laws.

The issue stems from recent alterations to several main roads, including Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad and Jalan Wan Kadir, which were modified ostensibly to improve pedestrian walkways and crossings.

However, a fire truck demonstration held on January 13 - witnessed by the RA, the local Fire and Res...