QuickCheck: Is there a Sungai Kobat dam in Kuantan?


In the wake of the floods that hit the Klang Valley after heavy rains, recent viral postings on social media have claimed that the so-called 'Sungai Kobat dam' in Kuantan, Pahang would be opened to release water, inciting worry in nearby residents, particularly those in the Cenderawasih area.

Are the widespread allegations true?

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