A COMPREHENSIVE flood-prevention plan is being drafted by Klang Royal City Council (MBDK), says mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain.
He said the plan would be based on three strategies – integrated and sustainable development planning, improved waste management and stronger enforcement – which serve as a central reference for all future flood-mitigation projects across Klang, reported Bernama.
Abd Hamid said these strategies would be implemented through drainage upgrades, new retention ponds, flood-pump installations and river-cleaning programmes under the “Cintai Sungai Klang” initiative, aligned with national and state development plans.
He said MBDK was using input from Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID), Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS), Malaysian Meteorological Department and Public Works Department.
He added that this was to ensure the plan covered real flood risks in hotspots like Meru, Bukit Kapar, Bandar Bukit Raja and Bandar Putera, which often flood due to rapid development and climate change.
“Public involvement is also part of the approach.
“Engagement sessions allow residents and stakeholders to give direct input so that mitigation measures reflect on-the-ground needs and support Klang’s goal of becoming a resilient and sustainable city,” he said at an engagement session at the MBDK building yesterday.
Abd Hamid said earlier flood-mitigation measures had shown positive results, with recent tropical storm Senyar serving as proof, as only a few areas, such as Meru, Pulau Indah and Teluk Gong, were affected despite prolonged heavy rain.
He said the success of previous measures had guided MBDK in planning additional projects, including more retention ponds and wider drainage systems to reduce risks in other vulnerable locations.
He added that the council had identified over 50 high-risk areas that flood at least three times a year.
Abd Hamid said to support these efforts, MBDK had allocated RM12mil in 2026 for drainage upgrades, new ponds and flood-monitoring systems, with another RM127mil to be rolled out gradually until 2030 to fund new and ongoing mitigation projects.
All works will be monitored by engineering and technical officers, with maintenance scheduled three times a year, he added.
Abd Hamid urged all parties to cooperate in ensuring Klang’s long-term safety, noting that over 20,000 residents had been affected by floods in the past five years.
