General : Selangor To Ensure Flood Mitigation Measures Are Implemented In Development Projects

Selangor's Chief Minister Amirudin Shari announced plans to review previously approved development projects to ensure adequate flood mitigation measures are in place, especially in high-risk areas. During a press conference following an inspection at UiTM's Puncak Alam campus in Kuala Selangor, Shari stated that developers will be required to include temporary water retention facilities in their projects to lower flood risks.

He emphasized the need for developers to carry out the work in a satisfactory manner and requested a review of all approvals granted by the government. Shari also identified several other factors contributing to flooding, such as vandalism involving embankments under the Sungai Buloh 1 flood mitigation scheme, water overflowing from the West Coast Expressway, and illegal operations.

Several demolitions will be carried out to designate these areas as water catchment areas or floodplains. The process will be executed by the district and land office in coordination with local authorities. Additionally, Shari mentioned the possibility of raising a mosque that frequently experiences flooding due to its location in a low-lying area near Sungai Subang.