Floods: Over RM300bil needed for long-term management, says Tuan Ibrahim


KUALA LUMPUR: Over RM300bil is needed for the proposed long-term solutions to flood problems nationwide which will be implemented in phases for 50 years until 2100, says Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

He said this included projects to develop water infrastructures such as flood mitigation systems, construction of embankments as well as the prevention of coastal erosion.

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