[UPDATED] 10 families in inundated Bukit Changgang refuse evacuation

SHAH ALAM – Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has revealed that there are 10 families in Kg Bukit Changgang who have refused efforts to evacuate them to temporary shelters as they fear for the safety of their property and personal effects.

Speaking to a press conference today, the Sg Tua assemblyman said that he had personally tried to convince them, but the victims refused to leave their homes.

“They made that choice because they want to protect their property in those localities. I have been informed of complaints from volunteers.

“The Shah Alam police chief had also issued a statement to coordinate efforts and take extra measures so members of the public will not have to worry about the security of their property, nor take measures of their own,” said Amirudin.

So far, 30,632 flood victims from 4,672 households have been evacuated to 203 temporary shelters throughout the state.

Flood recovery programme

For post-flood recovery, Amirudin announced the launch of the Selangor Bangkit Programme, which will see his various excos coordinating efforts.

Youth, sports and human capital exco Khairudin Othman has been tasked with coordinating NGOs and assistance from Kedah, Penang, Kelantan, and other states, as well as various volunteers who will be helping the flood victims.

Community welfare, employees and caring government exco Ganabatirau Veraman will be coordinating welfare efforts and other state programmes that involve material support, including food and monetary aid.

Local government and public transportation exco Ng Sze Han will be heading cleaning efforts at all affected locations.

“This process will involve manpower from Khairuddin, local authorities, the state and its districts for clean-up, which began today,” said Amirudin.

Meanwhile, infrastructure and agriculture exco Izham Hashim will be looking into damaged infrastructure and the development process in the short and medium term, as well as advising the state government on its next steps.

Public health, unity, women and family exco Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud will be coordinating all health activities as well as measures to curb Covid-19 infection, which could occur as a result of the deluge.

Housing, urban well-being and entrepreneur development exco Rodziah Ismail has been tasked with coordinating temporary shelters, including non-official shelters set up by individuals and houses of worship.

“We will not shut down these non-official shelters. We have 213 official shelters but there are others.

“We don’t know how many but we will coordinate to ensure that they have all the material equipment needed to run a shelter,” he said.

Finally, Islamic affairs, consumer and halal industry exco Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni will monitor mosques, houses of worship and surau, and ensure repair and recovery.

“We have allocated RM100 million for the Selangor Bangkit Programme. This includes RM10,000 for households that have lost family members, RM1,000 for each household affected by the floods, as well as for cleaning, repairs, waste removal and shelters,” he added. – The Vibes, December 21, 2021