Anwar wants Sg Buloh, Sg Damansara flood mitigation projects expedited
Prime minister says the projects which cost nearly RM700 million must proceed without delay to minimise the risk of further flooding.
SUNGAI BULOH, Nov 3 — The Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has directed the acceleration of the Sungai Buloh and Sungai Damansara flood mitigation projects due to recurring flooding in the region. These projects, valued at RM700 million and already sanctioned by the federal government, must advance swiftly to reduce the likelihood of additional flooding.
Anwar made it clear that expediting tasks like river dredging, for which contracts have already been awarded, is a top priority. Speaking to reporters post a visit to the flood relief centre at Siantan hall in Kampung Melayu Subang, Anwar emphasized the area's history of multiple floods. He stressed the necessity of widening rivers, constructing extra retention ponds, and conducting thorough flood mitigation measures.
Anwar pledged to receive a progress report on federal flood mitigation initiatives on Friday. Meanwhile, Selangor Menteri Besar, Amirudin Shari, is slated to provide an update on state-level projects during the State Executive Council meeting on the same day.
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