‘RM20bil plan needs local empowerment’


By CY LEE

Parts of Taman Tampoi Indah 2, Johor Baru, experienced flooding back in March following continuous rain. — Filepic

THE Federal Government’s pledge to spend over RM20bil on 103 flood mitigation projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has drawn support but with calls for stronger focus on prevention and community preparedness.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had said the allocation, through the Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB), would reduce flood risks and impacts.

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