SABAK BERNAM, Nov 8 — Selangor will investigate claims of forest clearing activities around the Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve, which have been linked to recurring flash floods in Puncak Alam this year.
State executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin said they have yet to receive any reports regarding forest clearing activities in the area.
“The information I have at the moment is that the Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve remains maintained, covering 1,298.86 hectares, while the Bukit Cherakah Additional Forest Reserve covers 982.80 hectares.
“Both areas are managed by the Selangor Forestry Department (JPNS) as protected forests, as well as habitats for various fauna and flora. Part of the area houses the Shah Alam National Botanical Gardens and functions as a water catchment area,” she said.
Speaking to the media after the closing ceremony of Karnival Ban Canal 2026 at Parit 14, Simpang Lima today, Jamaliah emphasised that they will investigate any claims made, but noted there was currently no additional information.
“We will usually investigate and refer the matter to JPNS,” she said.
The media previously reported that the Puncak Alam Residents’ Association Coalition claimed areas surrounding the Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve have been experiencing recurring flash floods throughout the year, including the latest incident, which allegedly followed forest clearing activities along the reserve’s boundaries.
They said that the floods in Puncak Alam are linked to forest clearing activities along the boundaries, amid claims that part of the forest area spanning more than 1,200 hectares had been degazetted.
The alleged degazettement was said to have been made based on a decision by the Selangor State Executive Council (MMKN) in 2000, before being gazetted in 2022.
