KUALA LUMPUR – Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has firmly rejected allegations connecting him to bribery or misconduct over a proposed pickleball and wellness facility in Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, calling the claims “baseless”.
Speaking to Scoop in response to a group residents who made the claim, Nik Nazmi insisted he had never received any payment or inducement in relation to the project with NDV Ventures Sdn Bhd.
“I totally condemn these allegations. They are baseless. I have never received any form of payment or inducement,” he said.
A representative of the residents had earlier told Scoop that they believed elements of graft were involved in the project due to his alleged close ties with the developers.
However, the representative did not produce any documentation to back the claim.
The proposed development would feature multiple pickleball courts and wellness amenities along Jalan Kuantan, adjacent to residential neighbourhoods and the public park at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa.
Residents have voiced objections, citing concerns about traffic congestion, limited parking, and the appropriateness of a commercial sports facility in an area next to homes.
Questions have also been raised over the project’s compliance with the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 (KLLP2040), particularly regarding zoning and recreational land use.
KLLP2040, finalised in 2024, supersedes the Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2020 and implements the wider Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040. Its aim is to guide the city towards a “Kuala Lumpur for all” vision. Volume 1 covers planning controls, zoning, development intensity, and land classifications, while Volume 2 outlines implementation strategies, proposals, and initiatives to support detailed planning controls.
Nik Nazmi said residents’ concerns should be prioritised given the area’s existing congestion and infrastructure pressures.
“If there is a way to accommodate the facility within Taman Tasik Titiwangsa rather than encroaching into a residential area, that would be better,” he said, noting that conditions for residents have been “very challenging”.
He confirmed submitting a formal objection letter to Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud, urging consideration of alternative locations.
“My only engagement with the developer was during an official public hearing organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), where all stakeholders were present,” he added, emphasising that he had suggested alternative sites in line with residents’ concerns.
DBKL is expected to review feedback from public consultation sessions before issuing a final decision within 14 days. – May 16, 2026