King calls for post-mortem on recent floods


SHAH ALAM: The government should conduct a post-mortem on the drainage system in the country towards addressing problems of flash floods in urban areas, says Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

"I suggest that the government conduct a post-mortem on drainage in urban areas and cities, hopefully to reduce incidents such as flash floods from happening again," His Majesty told Bernama on Saturday (Dec 25) after visiting the Taman Sri Muda Mosque and surrounding areas that were affected by the floods.

Al-Sultan Abdullah, who also met the residents of Taman Sri Muda and handed over contributions to them, expressed his admiration for their perseverance in facing the situation.

"I went from house to house and Alhamdulillah saw that they are high-spirited to get on with life. Thanks also to the non-governmental organisations and volunteers for helping. I understand that friends from Kelantan and Pahang also came down to help, this shows their enthusiasm to help those in need," said His Majesty.

Accompanying His Majesty were the Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Malaysian Armed Forces Chief Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang. - Bernama

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