SHAH ALAM, Nov 14 — The Selangor Irrigation and Drainage Department will identify priority areas out of the 56 flood hotspots in the state for mitigation projects, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
He said these priority areas will be decided at a task force meeting soon, previously chaired by state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Dato’ Izham Hashim, which convenes at least once bimonthly to discuss flood issues.
The state government has also identified several sites with retention ponds whose developers are not properly maintaining, he added.
“I have ordered local authorities to ask developers to oversee, upgrade these ponds. If not, we will rescind or (issue stop-work orders) on these developments,” he told reporters after tabling the 2027 Selangor Budget at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly here yesterday.
He added that the task force has been asked to announce flood-prone areas every month, especially during monsoon season or when heavy rain is forecast, to avoid delays in projects in these areas.
When tabling the budget, Amirudin announced a “green lane” to expedite approvals for flood mitigation projects, including streamlining technical inspections and coordination between responsible agencies.
He said this would let projects be completed more quickly without sidelining safety, environmental and procurement standards.
According to Amirudin 56 flood mitigation projects will be pursued next year.
