Frequent floods getting up the noses of weary folk


Jalan Murni 2 residents are upset that their homes have been hit by floods thrice this year. The monsoon drain is unable to hold the amount of accumulated water during downpours. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

RESIDENTS in Taman Suria, Johor Baru, get anxious and worry about their homes being flooded whenever it rains.

Self-employed Badrul Mohd Yatim said he was sick and tired of buying new furniture only to throw them away whenever his house in Jalan Murni 2 was inundated by floodwaters.

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