SHAH ALAM, Nov 6 — Flooding in Kampung Padang Jawa has become less frequent since several drainage improvement projects began in 2024, with Jalan Mat Raji now the main area still needing attention.
Batu Tiga state assemblyman Danial Al-Rashid Haron Aminar Rashid said two of the three areas previously prone to frequent flooding had seen significant improvements: the vicinity of SK Padang Jawa and Jalan Kunci Air.
Flooding at SK Padang Jawa has been reduced after cleaning, and improvement works on two main drains ensured smoother water flow directly into the river.
“Previously, heavy rain would often cause water to enter the school grounds, affecting most of the classrooms on the ground floor, including the canteen.
“Behind the school are two monsoon drains managed by different parties, which were previously separated by a wall. However, we took action to demolish the wall, allowing both drains to discharge directly into the river.
“Alhamdulillah (God be praised), following this measure, flooding at the school and several residential areas behind it has become less frequent,” he told Media Selangor.
Danial added that flooding at Jalan Kunci Air has also decreased after a retention pond was built and two cycle pumps were installed, with the project completed in early 2024.
The system pumps water from the retention pond directly into Sungai Klang once it reaches a certain level, helping to prevent the pond from reaching its maximum capacity.
However, Jalan Mat Raji still needs drainage upgrades because the existing system is inadequate, and closely built residential developments make water flow management more difficult.
“For now, we are assessing the need to add another drain under the supervision of the Public Works Department (JKR), as well as construct smaller drains in several lanes to channel water from residential areas directly into the main drainage system,” he said.
Meanwhile, two additional measures are also being planned for next year. These include constructing a sluice gate along the Jalan Mat Raji monsoon drain and upgrading the drainage system through discussions with JKR and the District and Land Office, as the area falls within a rural development zone.
“At present, the flood situation in Padang Jawa remains under control. However, there is still a risk of rising water levels, particularly along Jalan Mat Raji, during heavy rain because the drainage system in the area is not yet fully adequate.
“We hope the planned improvement works can be expedited to further reduce flooding in the area,” Danial said.
List of flood-prone areas in the Batu Tiga constituency before 2024:
Kampung Air Kuning, next to the Federal Highway
Taman Intan, Batu Tiga.
Taman Ros, Bukit Kuda.
Kampung Kebun Bunga, Batu Tiga.
Sections 23-25, Shah Alam..
Vicinity of SK Padang Jawa.
Jalan Mat Raji, Padang Jawa.
