KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The state government will provide a detailed update on the status, progress and challenges of its flood mitigation projects during the State Legislative Assembly sitting tomorrow.
Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the flood issue, raised by the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, remains a priority, leading to various improvement measures being implemented over the past several years.
"The state government affirms that numerous improvements have been carried out in recent years to address flooding, in line with current needs and the challenges posed by climate change. This involves various technical and policy aspects.
“Therefore, a comprehensive explanation will be provided by the state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Dato' Izham Hashim, after the debate session in the Assembly on Monday," he said.
Amirudin was speaking to the press after the 2026 Muassasah Hajj Incentive handover for the recipients in the Gombak parliamentary constituency, covering the state constituencies of Sungai Tua, Gombak Setia, and Hulu Kelang, at Masjid Al-Hidayah in Taman Melawati today.
The Menteri Besar, who is also the Sungai Tua state assemblyman and Gombak MP, said they have taken steps to collaborate with the Netherlands to improve flood management strategies through a pilot project along Sungai Bernam in Sabak Bernam.
The initiative aims to reduce and manage flood risks by leveraging foreign technical and engineering expertise and involving local technical agencies, such as the state Irrigation and Drainage Department.
However, he acknowledged that several flood mitigation projects are taking longer to complete due to structural changes and the need to revise planning accordingly.
"Some projects also involve collaboration with the Federal government, which affects the implementation timeline, including the Sungai Langat, which is still subject to regulatory processes and approvals," Amirudin said.
Despite these challenges, flood mitigation projects in Selangor have been implemented consistently, ensuring continuity from the previous year.
Several flood-prone areas have improved, including Bukit Lanchong in Subang Jaya, which has recorded far fewer floods since its mitigation project was upgraded in 2021.
"In the past year, that area has no longer experienced major flooding thanks to the improvements made," he said.
Amirudin also noted that deepening and cleaning the Sungai Klang bed has successfully increased the river's capacity by up to 20 per cent, thereby reducing the risk of water overflow.
"We are aware that the flood issue has drawn significant public attention. Therefore, the state government will respond prudently and systematically to ensure that the people clearly understand all measures taken," he said.
Earlier, Amirudin presented RM1,500 in incentives to 236 prospective pilgrims from the Gombak area, in collaboration with the Yayasan Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation).
The state government aims to assist approximately 6,000 pilgrims through this programme, which involves an allocation of RM9 million.
