Department of Legal and Prosecution
The Legal & Prosecution Department was established around the 1960s and initially known as the Prosecution Division, under the City Secretariat. In the 1970s, it was renamed the Legal Division, still under the City Secretariat. In 1973, it became an independent department called the Legal Department and was later renamed the Department of Legal Affairs in 1976. On 1st July 2011, the department was renamed the Legal & Prosecution Department.
The Legal & Prosecution Department is under the supervision of the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, as per the existing organizational chart of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). The department is divided into two main sections:
Legal Planning and Administration Division (BPPP)
Legal Implementation Division (BPP)
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Tingkat 20 & 22, Menara DBKL 1, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur.
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03-2617 9245
Fax
03-2691 8185
Our Email
jup[at]dbkl[dot]gov[dot]myAddress
Tingkat 20 & 22, Menara DBKL 1, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur.
To provide progressive and efficient legal services to assist the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur in making Kuala Lumpur a world-class city.
To safeguard the interests of the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur from a legal perspective.
The Department of Legal & Prosecution was established with the following objectives:
To safeguard the interests of the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur as a Single Corporation and Local Authority from a legal perspective in all legal transactions and documentation.
To provide efficient services to clients by anticipating legal issues and assisting the administration in resolving issues/problems based on best management and legal practices.
The Department of Legal & Prosecution is responsible for carrying out legal functions to ensure a more robust and effective administration of Kuala Lumpur City as follows:
Providing legal advice to the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur and departments within the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
Drafting and reviewing all legislation enforced by the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur.
Preparing contract documents and legal instruments.
Conducting prosecutions related to offenses under the laws enforced by the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur.
Coordinating and reviewing civil litigation cases.
Conducting investigations into offenses related to general offenses, hawking, entertainment and hotels, building technicalities, planning, and vehicle towing under the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974, Local Government Act 1976, Entertainment Act (WPKL) 1992, Hotel Act (WPKL) 2003, Planning Act (WPKL) 1982, Road Transport Act 1987, and subsidiaries under these acts, for the purpose of completing quality investigation papers for prosecution actions in court.
# | Name | Position | Telephone No | Email [at]dbkl[dot]gov[dot]my | Sector | Division | Unit | Address |
1 | Unit Pentadbiran | 03-2617 9238 | - | - | - | - | ||
2 | Unit Gubalan | 03-2617 9254 | - | - | - | - | ||
3 | Unit Kontrak | 03-2617 9304 | - | - | - | - | ||
4 | Unit Penswastaan | 03-2617 9257 | - | - | - | - | ||
5 | Unit Pendakwaan | 03-2617 9235/9246 | - | - | - | - | ||
6 | Unit Guaman Sivil | 03-2617 9236/9260 | - | - | - | - | ||
7 | Mahkamah Majistret (DB) Kuala Lumpur | 03-2028 2887/2889 | - | - | - | - | ||
8 | Unit Siasatan | 03-2617 2146 | - | - | - | - | ||
9 | Nasrul Zaki Bin Mohd Yunus | Director | 03-2617 9240 | nasrul | - | - | - | - |
10 | Wan Nurbaizura binti Wan Mohamad Tajuddin | Office Secretary | 03-2617 9243 | wannurbaizura | - | - | - | - |
11 | Izmah Nor binti Hj. Mohd Idris | Senior Deputy Director | 03-2617 9305 | izmah | - | - | - | - |
13 | Mimi Aryani binti Mustapha | Deputy Director's Office | 03-2617 9255 | mimiaryani | - | - | - | - |
14 | Mohd Arief bin Kamarudin | Deputy Director | 03-2617 9245 | arief | - | - | - | - |
15 | Siti Nurul Ulum binti Bel Mastal @ Masta | Legal Officer | 03-2617 9300 | sitinurul | - | - | - | - |
16 | Ainan Masni binti Abdullah Sani | Legal Officer | 03-2617 9250 | ainanmasni | - | - | - | - |
17 | Mohd Asri bin Abdul Ghaffar | Legal Officer | 03-2617 9302 | mohdasri | - | - | - | - |
18 | Nor Irdawaty bt Ismail | Administrative Officer | 03-2028 2131 | norirdawaty | - | - | - | - |
19 | Nur Athirah bt. Mohd Azahar | Legal Officer | 03-2617 9249 | nurathirah | - | - | - | - |
20 | Md Azmi bin Mohd Shari | Legal Officer | 03-2617 9256 | mdazmi | - | - | - | - |
21 | Ani binti Awang | Assistant Legal Officer | 03-2617 9322 | aniawang | - | - | - | - |
22 | Mohd Irwan bin Mat | Assistant Legal Officer | 03-2617 9251 | mohdirwan | - | - | - | - |
23 | Muhammad Amin bin Zahari | Administrative Officer | 03-2028 2142 | muhammadamin | - | - | - | - |
24 | Norazua binti Mohd Amin | Assistant Legal Officer | 03-2617 9321 | norazua | - | - | - | - |
25 | Yusof bin Said | Assistant Legal Officer | 03-2028 2894 | yusofsaid | - | - | - | - |
26 | Azzatul Akmal binti Ahmad Fuad | Assistant Legal Officer | 03-2617 9253 | azzatulakmal | - | - | - | - |
27 | Hafizan Bin Yahaya Rashdi | Assistant Legal Officer | 03-2617 9319 | hafizan | - | - | - | - |
28 | Murni Fairuz binti Yahya | Assistant Legal Officer | 03-2617 9259 | murnifairuz | - | - | - | - |
29 | Norfairina bt. Zainal Abidin | Assistant Legal Officer | 03-2617 9241 | norfairina | - | - | - | - |
30 | Huwaina bt. Zainal | Assistant Legal Officer | 03-2617 9239 | huwaina | - | - | - | - |
31 | Nor Hayati binti Muhammad Sani | Assistant Legal Officer | 03-2617 9323 | norhayatisani | - | - | - | - |
32 | Nik Hanani binti Nik Ideris | Assistant Administrative Officer | 03-2617 9237 | nikhanani | - | - | - | - |
35 | Sahida bt. Tahir | Assistant Legal Officer | 03-2028 2143 | sahida | - | - | - | - |
41 | Haslinda bt Kamari | Assistant Enforcement Officer | 03-2028 2137 | - | - | - | - |
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Legal Department
1. What documents need to be attached to the Agreement Document for signing and contract numbering by the Legal & Prosecution Department for Contractors/Developers/Consultants with a Private Limited (Sendirian Berhad) or Public Limited (Berhad) company?
i. Offer Letter from DBKL, Appointment Letter, Appointment Confirmation Letter, and Work Commencement Instruction Letter
ii. Bank Guarantee/COB Deposit Payment Receipt
iii. Company Constitution (Memorandum of Articles of Association), Form 24 (Return of Allotment of Shares), Form 49 (Return Giving Particulars in Register of Directors, Managers & Secretaries and Change of Particulars), and Director’s Resolution
iv. Confirmation Letter from the Implementing Department, signed by the Director of the respective department
2. What documents need to be attached to the Agreement Document for signing and contract numbering by the Legal & Prosecution Department for contractors/consultants under an individual’s name?
i. Offer Letter from DBKL, Appointment Letter, Appointment Confirmation Letter, and Work Commencement Instruction Letter
ii. Bank Guarantee/Deposit Payment Receipt
iii. Copy of Identity Card/Identification Document
iv. Confirmation Letter from the Implementing Department, signed by the Director of the respective department
3. If there is no written contract, is it still binding on the parties involved?
Yes, through conduct or implied terms, the elements of a contract—offer, acceptance, and consideration—are present. For example, the Appointment Letter and Appointment Confirmation Letter issued by DBKL, which contain terms binding both parties and indicate that a formal agreement will be signed later, demonstrate that a binding contract already exists between both parties.
4. If the property owner has passed away, what documents are required by the heirs to administer the deceased’s estate?
i. Letter of Representation
ii. Grant of Letters of Administration
iii. Form F under the Small Estates (Distribution) Act 1955
5. How long is the validity period of the Bank Guarantee?
i. For supply and service contracts – one (1) year after the contract expiry date.
ii. For consultancy contracts – six (6) months after the contract expiry date.
iii. For work contracts – one (1) year after the defect liability period ends.
6. An agreement was signed between DBKL and Company A. However, Company A has changed its name to Company B. For payment purposes, to which company should the payment be made?
If there is no change in the company's structure and shareholders, and this is proven with Form 13 of the Companies Act 1965 (Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name of Company), then the payment can be made to Company B.
7. What are the required elements to complete an agreement document before it is submitted to the Legal & Prosecution Department for execution on behalf of the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur?
i. The Agreement Document must be signed by the Contractor / Developer / Consultant.
ii. The Agreement must be signed using a black ink pen with wet ink.
For Private Limited Companies (Sdn. Bhd.):
a. The company seal must be affixed.
b. The Agreement must be signed by two Company Directors or one Company Director and one Company Secretary, as stipulated in the Directors’ Resolution.
c. The signature must be accompanied by the name, identification card number, and designation of the signatories.
For Enterprise Companies or Individuals:
a. The Agreement must be signed by the sole proprietor/individual/partners.
b. The signature must be accompanied by the company stamp, name stamp, and identification card number.
8. What is the difference between a compound notice and a summon?
A compound notice is a violation notice and a compound offer issued at the time an offense is committed.
A summon (to appear in court), on the other hand, is issued when a violation notice and compound offer remain unpaid or when an enforcement notice is not complied with within the stipulated period.
9. Can summons payments be settled outside the court?
No, summons payments can only be made in court on the designated date.
10. What is the usual fine imposed by the Magistrate for the relevant offense?
The Magistrate will determine the amount of the fine in accordance with the relevant legal provisions, based on the type of offense, the merits of the case, and the mitigation plea presented by the Accused (OKS) in court.
11. Can a compound notice be checked using a car number or identification card number?
Yes. The compound notice can be checked via the DBKL website – eRayuan system and the PAY@KL application.
12. The compound payment was made a long time ago, but a reminder letter is still received?
If a reminder letter is still received for offenses that have already been paid, the reminder notice can be canceled by the Compound Officer or an authorized officer, provided that the Notified Person (OKN) submits a copy of the payment receipt.
13. Can it be checked whether a compound notice has been paid?
A check can be made by submitting the offense notice number through the DBKL website or the PAY@KL application.
14. If a vehicle has been sold, what should the vehicle owner do upon receiving an offense notice?
If an offense notice is received, but the vehicle was sold on the date of the offense stated in the notice, the recipient of the notice or the Offender (OKN) is required to submit relevant documents related to the sale of the vehicle or verification from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) regarding the ownership on the date of the offense. The notice may be canceled if the documents are in order.
15. Where is the DBKL Magistrate Court located, and what time should one appear in court?
The DBKL Magistrate Court is located on the 1st Floor, Menara DBKL 2, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur. Individuals who have been summoned must appear in court by 8:30 AM, as court proceedings begin at 9:00 AM.
16. What is the dress code when attending court?
Individuals summoned to court must dress neatly. Skirts and shorts, sleeveless tops, and t-shirts are strictly not allowed.
17. Can compound fines be paid in installments or using a personal cheque?
No, payments can only be made via online payment, bank draft, money order, banker’s cheque, or cash.
18. What documents need to be brought when required to appear in court?
The required documents are:
i. Identification card
ii. Summons letter received
iii. If a company/firm receives the summons, a letter of authorization from the Director/owner of the company or firm must be presented to the court
iv. If an individual receives the summons, they must attend in person. If unable to attend, their representative must bring an authorization letter from the summoned person, subject to the Magistrate's discretion on whether the letter is acceptable
19. What happens if I do not attend court on the scheduled trial date?
If the accused (OKS) fails to attend, a warrant of arrest will be issued and served to them.
20. Where can DBKL's subsidiary legislation be found?
It can be accessed on DBKL's official portal under the Corporate Info section by selecting List of Legislation.
21. How can one apply for a power card (kad kuasa)?
The power card can be applied through the respective Head of Department by filling out the designated form and attaching a recent passport-sized color photograph. This procedure ensures that only eligible personnel can apply for the power card.
22. Who is eligible to apply for a power card (kad kuasa)?
Only personnel who have been delegated authority are eligible to apply for the power card.
23. What should be done if the power card (kad kuasa) is lost or if an employee retires?
If the power card is lost, the employee must file a police report and notify the department. A copy of the report must be submitted when applying for a new power card.
For retiring employees, the power card must be returned to their respective department.
24. Can a compensation claim be made against DBKL for accidents caused by fallen trees, potholes, or flash floods?
The Mayor of Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) cannot prevent any party involved from filing a compensation claim or taking legal action against DBKL. However, the success of such claims is subject to the outcome of an investigation conducted by DBKL's appointed insurance provider. If the claim is taken to court, the final decision on DBKL's liability will be determined based on witness testimonies and the court's judgment.
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