Johor Sultan expresses disappointment in those who dump garbage into drains, causing floods


Photo from Sultan Ibrahim's Facebook page.

JOHOR BARU: (Bernama) Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar expresses his disappointment with certain quarters for throwing garbage into drains and rivers, saying their actions had caused flash floods in the city of Johor Baru.

His Majesty said investigations by the Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) found that flash floods which hit the city last month were due to a clogged drainage system caused by rubbish and construction waste.

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