{
  "id": 18610376,
  "title": "Selangor freezes Puncak Alam development works, orders faster flood mitigation measures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/selangor-freezes-puncak-alam-development-works-orders-faster-flood-18610376",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T00:59:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/07/selangor-freezes-puncak-alam-development-works-orders-faster-flood-mitigation-measures/242269"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 7, the Selangor State Executive Council made the decision to temporarily suspend all development works in Puncak Alam, Kuala Selangor. Simultaneously, the council ordered a rapid assessment of flood mitigation plans and the Environmental Impact Assessment. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced that the Public Works Department will temporarily halt Jalan Batu Arang in Rawang due to a collapsed bank, in order to repair it. Amirudin emphasized the need for immediate acceleration of flood mitigation works, especially in higher-risk regions, due to the unpredictability of daily rain. He highlighted the pressing climate change issue and the necessity for an updated flood mitigation culture.\n\nAmirudin expressed the government's understanding of the inconvenience caused by recent heavy rains, particularly to commuters and parents dropping off their children at school. In response to public criticism, the government committed to addressing affected flood victims and preventing future occurrences. The state government promised to expedite and augment aid for flood victims at temporary evacuation centers (PPS), as well as support in repairing and cleaning homes through state agencies and Yayasan MBI. The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and the state government would provide aid up to RM1,500 to alleviate financial hardships endured by victims, while repair works continued. Early warnings would be provided to road users in areas susceptible to water level rises on roads, while the Drainage and Irrigation Department would prioritize water diversion efforts. All agencies were tasked with a collective responsibility to fast-track drain and river maintenance works without any delays.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM, Nov 7 — The Selangor State Executive Council has decided to immediately halt all development works in P...",
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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."
}