when former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim launched protests against then premier Mahathir Mohamad, calling for reforms to government and the judiciary. Developments Plans to redevelop Kampung Baru had been around since the 2000s, and intensified in recent years. Negotiations between kampung residents and successive governments have been ongoing since 2018. Amenities and notable landmarks Healthcare Kampung Baru district is notable for being home to Kuala Lumpur Hospital and the National Heart Institute. Other landmarks Kelab Sultan Sulaiman Galeri Kelab Sultan Sulaiman National Library of Malaysia Kampung Baru station, part of Kelana Jaya Line of Rapid KL NAZA Group headquarters Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru Rumah Limas Kampung Baru Master Mat's House Tatt Khalsa Diwan Gurdwara Jalan Raja Muda Musa Jalan Raja Alang Sikh Temple Saloma Link Access Kampung Baru metro station, serving the Rapid KL Kelana Jaya Line, is located in the southern part of Kampung Baru. Chow Kit Monorail station is located at the western end of Kampung Baru. Bus routes running through Kampung Baru include 220 and 302. The Saloma Link pedestrian bridge, spanning the Klang River and the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur toll road, is a shortcut from Kampung Baru to the Petronas Towers. The upcoming MRT Putrajaya Line will serve Kampung Baru via the Raja Uda station, scheduled to open in 2023. Notable residents Tan Sri S.M. Salim - Malaysian singer Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin - Naza Group Chairman Tan Sri Dato' Azman Hashim - AmBank Group Chairman Dato' Mohamed Azlan Hashim - Proton Ex Chairman Dato' Zainal Abidin Putih - Chairman CIMB Bank Bhd. Dato Mat Shah Safuan - businessman Dato Seri Drs Suleiman Mohamed - former Deputy Minister of Information, politician Allahyarham M Shariff - Malaysian singer Sheikh Hassan bin Sheikh Mubarak - businessman, trader See also Kampung Padang Balang References Planet Ark - Malay Village Clings Onto its City-Centre Address New documents suggest Umno has origins in KL, The Star, 14 December 2007. Kampung Baru plan expected out in April, The Star, 26 January 2008. Suburbs in Kuala Lumpur Villages in Kuala Lumpur Malay culture