Time for results-oriented action on floods

THE reprimand by Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah over the persistent flooding situation in the state should not be viewed as an isolated concern but as a national wake up call for all state governments across Malaysia (“Selangor Ruler takes state govt to task over floods”, The Star, April 21; online at bit.ly/4euFO6v).

Flooding has become an increasingly frequent and severe challenge in many parts of the country, from urban centres to rural communities. Despite repeated assurances, budget allocations, and policy announcements, the reality on the ground suggests that flood mitigation efforts often fall short of expectations. The heavy consequences are borne by ordinary Malaysians through damaged homes, disrupted livelihoods, and rising living costs.