Flood mitigation projects in Batu Pahat, Pontian to benefit 35,000 residents


BATU PAHAT: The projects to address the problem of floods and seawater overflow in Batu Pahat and Pontian, which will begin next year, are expected to benefit 35,000 people in the two districts, says Datuk Mansor Othman.

The Deputy Environment and Water Minister said of the total RM225mil allocation, RM190mil would be used flood management works including river excavation, upgrading embankments and construction of water control structures in Batu Pahat.

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