High- concern flooding reduction jobs in Selangor postponed, not terminated, claims Subang Jaya associate

5 critical flooding reduction jobs in Selangor have actually been postponed, not terminated, claims Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng.

She stated the jobs had actually been authorized by the previous federal government at a price of RM3.6 bil in 2022.

However, the modification in federal government throughout that exact same year had actually caused all the purchases being delayed and reflected on, she described.

Ng stated in 2023, brand-new authorizations were provided for the jobs at an overall expense of RM2.258 bil.

“This has resulted in a savings of over RM1.4bil,” she stated at an interview held outside the Selangor setting up resting at Bangunan Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam on Friday (Feb 21).

Among the authorizations provided were for jobs entailing Sungai Klang at Section 52, Shah Alam; Sungai Kapar Kecil and Sungai Kapar Besar in Klang and Petaling areas; and Sungai Langat Phase 2 – Package 2 in Sepang area.

Also authorized is a dual-purpose water retention fish pond and raw water supply at Sungai Klang-Sungai Rasau in addition to the flooding reduction prepare for Sungai Damansara.

“The Federal Government has once again approved the flood mitigation plan for Sungai Langat Phase 2, Selangor: Package 1: Hulu Langat District, under the 12th Malaysia Plan, on October 18 last year, with a total cost of RM512mil,” Ng stated.

“This project aims to resolve flooding issues in the Hulu Langat district and simultaneously reduce flooding risks in the Sepang District.

“The project is currently in the preliminary stage, with the tender for the appointment of consultants ongoing,” she included.