RM190mil flood mitigation project at Batu Pahat River to start next year

Johor Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture Committee chairman K. Raven Kumar.

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Flood mitigation works at the Batu Pahat River are expected to start next year to solve the problems faced by more than 35,000 residents.

The RM190mil project was to provide a long-term solution to the floods caused by water overflow at the main ditches and river in the area, said Johor tourism, environment, heritage and culture committee chairman K. Raven Kumar.