{
  "id": 15343975,
  "title": "Selangor studying retention ponds, drainage upgrades for Shah Alam, Klang and Kajang, says exco",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/selangor-studying-retention-ponds-drainage-upgrades-for-shah-alam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T03:50:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/selangor-studying-retention-ponds-drainage-upgrades-for-shah-alam-klang-and-kajang-says-exco/239551"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor is currently studying potential retention ponds and drainage upgrades in key urban areas to mitigate flash floods, according to the state's Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman, Datuk Izham Hashim. The study will concentrate on flood-prone regions, particularly Shah Alam, Klang, and Kajang. Selangor has received over RM4 billion in federal flood mitigation projects, with several already underway or nearing completion. Despite this investment, the committee recognizes the need to address flash flood issues in urban areas. The federal and state governments have allocated RM100 million for retention pond development and river maintenance in Klang Valley to reduce flood risks. In addition to retention ponds and drainage system improvements, Izham has proposed a 'water highway' in the Klang Valley, which he previously presented to the Prime Minister for further study. The federal government has also approved RM40 million for flash flood mitigation around Bukit Raja, with the project currently in the design stage. Izham's department will likely receive additional funding under the Selangor Budget 2027, which will be announced by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.",
  "summary": "KLANG, Oct 18 — The Selangor state government is conducting a detailed study to identify critical locations for ne...",
  "key_points": [
    "Selangor studying retention ponds and drainage upgrades in Shah Alam, Klang, and Kajang.",
    "Over RM4 billion allocated for flood mitigation projects in the region.",
    "RM100 million earmarked for retention pond development and river maintenance in Klang Valley."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Selangor studying retention ponds, drainage upgrades for Shah Alam, Klang and Kajang, says exco",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/selangor-studying-retention-ponds-drainage-upgrades-for-shah-alam-15346132",
        "published": "2026-10-18T03:50:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}