From Malay Mail · · 1m 20s
Selangor studies flood defenses for Shah Alam, Klang, Kajang
Selangor plans retention ponds and drainage upgrades to tackle flash floods in Shah Alam, Klang and Kajang.
In brief
Selangor plans retention ponds and drainage upgrades to tackle flash floods in Shah Alam, Klang and Kajang. Selangor government will study critical flood zones for retention ponds and drainage upgrades in Shah Alam, Klang and Kajang to reduce flash flood risks. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Selangor flood study underway
Selangor state government is conducting detailed study to identify critical locations for new retention ponds and drainage upgrades to address flash floods in urban areas.
Focus on Shah Alam, Klang, Kajang
State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said the study would focus on areas requiring urgent solutions including Shah Alam, Klang and Kajang.
Federal flood funding announced
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced RM100 million for retention ponds and river maintenance to reduce flash flood risks in the Klang Valley.
Additional flood funds expected
Additional allocations are expected in Selangor Budget 2027 for flood management including RM40 million for Bukit Raja upgrades and a 'water highway' proposal.
Bukit Raja project status
The Bukit Raja upgrading project is at design stage and requires more time before implementation despite federal government approval of RM40 million.
Water highway proposal
Izham proposed a 'water highway' in the Klang Valley as alternative flood mitigation measure, which will be studied before inclusion in Water Master Plan 2.
The takeaway
Selangor government will study critical flood zones for retention ponds and drainage upgrades in Shah Alam, Klang and Kajang to reduce flash flood risks.
