DBKL urged to review drainage system of flood-prone main road in Kepong


The main road, Jalan Metro Perdana Barat, and neighbouring road, Jalan Metro Perdana Barat 17, which were flooded on Oct 30. — Courtesy pix

KUALA Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has been urged to review the drainage system along Jalan Metro Perdana Barat, as this main road in Kepong has become a hotspot for flash floods.

Speaking at a press conference, Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng’s assistant Dic Lai said the main road would be flooded after a 30-minute downpour.

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