{
  "id": 18509510,
  "title": "Selangor orders halt to development work in Puncak Alam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/selangor-orders-halt-to-development-work-in-puncak-alam-18509510",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T12:53:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/06/selangor-orders-halt-to-development-work-in-puncak-alam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor's Chief Minister Amirudin Shari has imposed an immediate halt to all development works in Puncak Alam, Kuala Selangor, as the state reassesses flood mitigation plans and the area's environmental impact. The Public Works Department will temporarily close Jalan Batu Arang in Rawang for repairs to a collapsed bank.\n\nGiven the frequent rainfall, flood mitigation efforts must be expedited and not follow traditional schedules, Amirudin emphasized in a statement. The government acknowledges the inconvenience caused by recent heavy rains to commuters and schoolchildren, assuring that the public's safety and well-being are the top priorities.\n\nAmirudin stressed that the people cannot tolerate excuses from any agency should floods occur; they simply wish to live safely without fearing for their lives or those of their loved ones. To address this, the state government will provide aid to flood victims at evacuation centers, with assistance ranging up to RM1,500 from both the national disaster management agency and the state government.\n\nThe government will also intensify house repairs and cleaning efforts, while early warnings will be issued to drivers in flood-prone areas. The Drainage and Irrigation Department will immediately implement water diversion works. All agencies have been tasked with ensuring swift and unimpeded maintenance of drains and rivers, as they face a growing climate change crisis.",
  "summary": "Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari calls for flood mitigation work, especially in higher-risk areas. to be carried out immediately instead of following conventional schedules.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}