{
  "id": 19105428,
  "title": "Ab Rauf: Melaka flood efforts to continue until issue resolved, RM432m allocated for Sungai Baru Hilir project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/ab-rauf-melaka-flood-efforts-to-continue-until-issue-resolved-rm432m-19105428",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T05:47:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/09/ab-rauf-melaka-flood-efforts-to-continue-until-issue-resolved-rm432m-allocated-for-sungai-baru-hilir-project/242573"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka's Chief Minister, Ab Rauf Yusoh, has assured that the state government will persist in its flood mitigation efforts until the underlying causes are identified and rectified. Faced with inadequate drainage systems and natural elements contributing to the flooding, the Chief Minister pledged continued service to the state's populace. With support from the federal government, an estimated RM432 million has been allocated for the Sungai Baru Hilir project and various other flood-prone areas. The state's approach to flood mitigation employs a micro-management strategy, addressing specific issues in each affected zone to ensure solutions effectively counteract the root causes of the flooding. Ab Rauf also highlighted the state government's 'Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat' (WRUR) programme, which has resolved 75% of over 4,000 public complaints during his three-year tenure. The WRUR programme covers various sectors such as education, welfare, land, agriculture, and places of worship. Additionally, the Chief Minister announced the 'Exco Meets the People' (HEBAT) programme, executed bi-weekly, as a platform to tackle serious complaints and concerns directly. Lastly, the 'Chief Minister's Sayang Rakyat' (MeSRa) Tour is utilized to assess the impact of aid provided and to pinpoint areas needing improvement.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Nov 9 — The Melaka state government will continue its efforts to address flooding issues throughout the st...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Efforts To Address Floods In Melaka To Continue Until Resolved – Ab Rauf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/general-efforts-to-address-floods-in-melaka-to-continue-until",
        "published": "2026-11-09T04:15:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}