MELAKA: There aren’t any extra excuses or delays in resolving flash flood issues in Melaka, particularly in the Hang Tuah Jaya parliamentary constituency, following the institution of the Action Committee on Tuesday.
Hang Tuah Jaya MP Adam Adli Abdul Halim mentioned the committee shaped in response to the current flash flood incidents in a number of areas final week would assess all proposed options, making certain their immediate implementation.
“At the assembly, we acquired many inputs not solely from the Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council, state assemblymen, district officers and businesses but in addition from residents, particularly these in flood-affected areas.
“I’ve additionally requested the State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee (Japerun) to compile an inventory of minor repairs wanted in Hang Tuah Jaya in order that we will apply for added authorities funding,” he informed reporters on the Hang Tuah Jaya Parliamentary Open House occasion at Dataran Mat Riau Bukit Baru final night time.
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The Deputy Youth and Sports Minister mentioned he had additionally requested weekly progress reviews and set particular deadlines, reminiscent of an inventory of areas requiring drainage-associated repairs to discover short-term options.
Adam Adli additional mentioned that the assembly recognized blocked drains and the failure of retention ponds and Sungai Putat to accommodate heavy rainfall as key elements contributing to recurring flash floods in Bukit Beruang Bistari, Bukit Beruang Utama, Ayer Keroh Height and surrounding areas.
“So we hope that the Sungai Putat flood mitigation venture, which is already underway and slated for completion by 2027, may be expedited as it’s a lengthy-time period answer to the recurring flood issues,” he mentioned.
The Hang Tuah Jaya Parliamentary Open House drew over 3,000 guests, who indulged in numerous dishes served at 10 stalls adorned in a traditional conventional theme.
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