By Alang Bendahara AS the most progressive state in the country, Selangor has always taken the lead in all its pursuits, from matters relating to the economy to technology and digitalisation. Now it intends to do the same for the environment. A month after the devastating December 18, 2021,...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, March 15 — The Selangor government has identified a comprehensive flood mitigation plan involving the combination of water retentions, lakes, dams and drainage systems with a cost of over RM7 billion. State executive councillor for infrastructure Izham...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, March 14 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has expressed his appreciation towards over 20,000 staff from various Federal and state government agencies involved in the flood operation last December. The Selangor Ruler said mobilisation...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Feb 3 — The second phase of the post-flood clean-up operation is expected to be complete by the end of this month or early March, says Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the cleaning works in the flood-stricken areas in Selangor has been...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Jan 24 — A total of 46,147 families affected by the December flood in Selangor have received the RM1,000 cash aid under the Bantuan Selangor Bangkit (BSB) programme as of today. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari on Facebook said a total of RM46.267...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Jan 24 — A special committee will soon be formed to address the issues related to climate change in Selangor, says Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. The Menteri Besar said the committee would be headed by state executive councillor for environment Hee Loy Sian, who will...

By Ida Nadirah Ibrahim SHAH ALAM, Jan 24 — Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has called for all parties to quit the blaming game over the December flooding incident, which had severely hit several states, including Selangor. The Menteri Besar had called for all to adapt to changes to the climate that...

By Mustakim Ramli GOMBAK, Jan 24 — The Selangor government will unveil its preventive measures to overcome the problem of floods this coming March, says Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. The Menteri Besar said the matter would be tabled during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly after the...

By Alang Bendahara SHAH ALAM, Jan 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has admitted that the floods that hit Selangor last year were beyond the capabilities of the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN). He said Selangor rarely faces such massive floods and that the disaster...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The rescue teams during the recent floods in Selangor, despite having mobilised their assets, had difficulties in continuing their operations due to some constraints, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 16 — The Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia has channelled RM1,000 financial assistance to 3,000 flood victims in Taman Sri Muda, here. Its deputy chief executive officer Sio Kee Hong said the funds are part of the organisation’s flood aid following its efforts...

By Sheeda Fathil KLANG, Jan 13 — More than RM100,000 have been spent to help flood victims in the Port Klang constituency, says its state assemblyman Azmizam Zamanhuri. He said this includes providing food baskets, mattresses and blankets. “Nearly 5,000 houses in Port Klang were inundated...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 12 — A total of RM2.8 million has been spent by Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI to help flood-affected victims in the state. Its chief executive officer Norita Mohd Sidek said out of the total, RM1.3 million were donated from several companies...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 12 — Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI prepared a RM27,000 allocation for nine of its employees affected by the flooding last month. Chief executive officer Norita Mohd Sidek said MBI had donated RM3,000 to each affected employee to help reduce...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Jan 10 — Up to RM25.76 million has been spent by the state government for Bantuan Selangor Bangkit (BSB) contributions, as of today. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said approximately 25,657 families affected by the severe flooding last month received...

HULU LANGAT, Jan 6 — A Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) veteran suffered losses of about RM50,000 due to the floods that killed 170 of his reared ducks and damaged assets at his home in Taman Sri Nanding here on December 18.

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Jan 5 — A police report has been lodged against a syndicate involving several individuals, who are described as actively deceiving flood victims in Klang by targeting senior citizens and single mothers. The Selangor Menteri Besar’s special officer Dr...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Jan 5 — KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) will conduct a large-scale post-flood cleanup operation in Taman Sri Muda, Section 25, this coming Saturday. Its managing director Ramli Mohd Tahir said the one-day programme, in collaboration with the Housing and Local...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Jan 5 — An automatic exemption of this month’s water bills will be given to flood victims and it is unnecessary for them to apply, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the exemption would help to reduce flood victims’ burden. “The full...

By Helmi Mohd Foad SHAH ALAM, Jan 4 — Since the recent flooding disaster that struck several Selangor districts last month, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has been directly involved on the ground, from helping in rescue operations to donating assistance to flood victims. He has...