RM9mil for anti-flood plans in 2018 Budget


A car passing through a flooded stretch during flash floods which hit Taman Senangin and Kampung Main Road in Prai in May.

THE Seberang Prai Municipal Council (MPSP) has allocated RM9.13mil to tackle floods in its 2018 Budget.

Of the amount, RM6.2mil will be used to maintain monsoon drains and water retention ponds while RM1.7mil will be for maintenance of such infrastructure in industrial areas.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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