Saving KL’s flood retention ponds


The area surrounding Sungai Bunus flood retention pond in Kuala Lumpur has experienced significant flooding in the past. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

THE Kuala Lumpur Land and Mines Office (PTGWP) is proceeding with the degazettement of Sungai Bunus flood retention pond, says a spokesperson.

He said the land classifications to “flood retention pond” and “open area” were to ensure better management and maintenance by respective agencies of the facility in Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur.

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