Overview
The Mayor of Kuala Lumpur () is the chief executive for the local government of Kuala Lumpur, the capital and largest city of Malaysia. Each year, the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur presents the Kuala Lumpur city budget to the Kuala Lumpur City Hall. The mayor is charged with managing an annual budget of MYR 2.905 billion (as of 2018). The role is apolitical and is appointed by the Minister of Federal Territories, with consent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. City councillors (Ahli Majlis) and mayors (Datuk Bandar) in Malaysia before 1965 used to be directly elected by the populace. In 1960, the passage of the Federal Capital Act led to the deterioration of local electoral power, replacing existing elected positions with an appointed commissioner and advisory board.
On 2 March 1965, all local government elections across the country were suspended, with the official justification being the preservation of national security due to Konfrontasi. Local elections have never resumed since.
Appointed mayors of Kuala Lumpur
As , the city has been led by 16 mayors. The previous mayors are listed as below: