Eight dams found damaged, need repair, says ministry


Filepic: Water being released from Bakun Dam.

PUTRAJAYA: The dam safety flying squad in its inspection from 2021 to 2022 found that eight dams have damaged and could pose a threat to residents and property in the event of failure.

The eight dams are Muda and Ahning Dams in Kedah, Jor and Mahang Dams in Perak, Sultan Abu Bakar Dam in Pahang, Babagon Dam in Sabah, Bakun Dam in Sarawak and Kenyir Dam in Terengganu.

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