Johor Baru, Pasir Gudang city councils to build two weirs at Pasir Gudang Highway to stem flooding

Johor Baru City Council mayor Datuk Adib Azhari Daud (third from left, in white) looking at Sungai Rinting, near Jalan Cendana 13, Taman Rinting, Pasir Gudang, the source of the flash flood that occurred on Saturday (Nov 21). -Starpic

JOHOR BARU: Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) and Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) will be working together to build two weirs at Sungai Rinting near Pasir Gudang Highway, here.

MBJB mayor Datuk Adib Azhari Daud said the development will start immediately, aside from other works such as clearing up clogged drains four times a month and river sludge every six months.