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King urges post-mortem on floods

Assessment of drainage system in cities, urban areas crucial to reduce reoccurrence of flash floods

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 25 Dec 2021 2:09PM

King urges post-mortem on floods
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah (centre), who met residents of Taman Sri Muda and handed over contributions to them, expressed his admiration for their perseverance in facing the situation. – Bernama, December 25, 2021

SHAH ALAM – Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today urged the government to conduct a post-mortem on the drainage system in the country towards addressing problems of flash floods in urban areas.

“I suggest that the government conduct a post-mortem on drainage in cities and urban areas, hopefully to reduce incidents such as flash floods from happening again,” His Majesty said after visiting the Taman Sri Muda Mosque and surrounding areas that were affected by the floods today.

Al-Sultan Abdullah, who also met the residents of Taman Sri Muda and handed over contributions to them, expressed his admiration for their perseverance in facing the situation.

“I went from house to house, and Alhamdulillah (praise to God), I saw that they had the spirit to get on with life. Thanks also to the non-governmental organisations and volunteers for helping.

“I understand that friends from Kelantan and Pahang also came down to help. This shows their enthusiasm to help those in need,” said His Majesty.

Accompanying His Majesty were the Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, and Malaysian Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang. – Bernama, December 25, 2021

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