Selangor to review approved projects, tighten flood mitigation requirements in high-risk areas

Selangor state government plans to review approved development projects and tighten flood mitigation requirements in high-risk areas. This move is part of the state government's efforts to reduce flood risks and prevent future incidents. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari instructed a review of all approved projects, including a requirement for developers to construct temporary water retention facilities.

The review comes after Amirudin inspected a retention pond site at UiTM Puncak Alam campus. Additionally, the state government has identified issues such as vandalism along Sungai Buloh 1 Flood Mitigation Scheme embankments and water overflow from the West Coast Expressway. The government will address these issues immediately, including demolishing illegal structures and gazetting sites as water catchment areas or floodplains.

Amirudin also addressed a local mosque experiencing frequent flooding, suggesting either raising the structure or relocating it to a more suitable site, as the area is low-lying and prone to overflow from the Subang River.