Technical working group to review Linggiu Dam emergency response plan
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore will hold a technical working group meeting on Nov 5 to review the emergency response plan (ERP) for Johor's Linggiu Dam and assess potential risks to areas
On November 5, Malaysia and Singapore will convene a technical working group to examine the emergency response plan (ERP) for Johor's Linggiu Dam. This review, mandated by the 1962 Johor River Water Agreement, will be carried out jointly by Malaysia's Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, Datuk Fadillah Yusof, and Singapore's Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.
The review will scrutinize safety measures, encompassing flood inundation maps, early warning systems, and evacuation zones. Fadillah Yusof assured that the review aims to provide a comprehensive view of safety protocols, ensuring that any incident can be thoroughly assessed. Linggiu Dam operates under Singapore's Public Utilities Board (PUB) jurisdiction, as per the 1962 and 1990 agreements.
Dam owners, including Linggiu, are mandated to draft emergency response plans and standard operating procedures, including coordination with the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma). Fadillah highlighted the need to enhance early warning systems, proposing the installation of sirens to alert residents for evacuation. The ministry's Dam Safety Flying Squad has been periodically assessing dam owners' readiness and adherence to safety guidelines.
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