Anwar chairs special meeting as Selangor steps up efforts to tackle recurring floods

A house remains inundated by floodwaters in Kampung Parit Mahang, Kuala Selangor, November 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

First Published: Thursday, 12 Nov 2026 6:57 PM MYT

SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today chaired a special meeting on Selangor flood disaster coordination at Parliament House to streamline efforts to address recurring floods in the state.

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the meeting focused on four key actions, including strengthening early warning systems with the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) and improving disaster management coordination by the Selangor State Disaster Management Committee.

The other two key actions involve resolving flash floods through the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) and studying Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) flood management best practices.

“Special attention is being given to flood-prone areas, particularly in the Petaling and Kuala Selangor districts, which recorded 1,180 evacuees at seven temporary relief centres as of November 12, 2026.

“I want every one of these actions implemented immediately, including accelerating flood mitigation efforts and upgrading drainage systems to reduce the risk of recurring floods,” he said in a social media post.

Amirudin said the meeting was also attended by state government representatives, state executive councillors, state assemblymen, district officers, and relevant agencies, including the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), DID, the Public Works Department (JKR), and the Selangor Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU).

Meanwhile, he said the welfare of flood victims remains a priority, including channelling the Selangor People’s Flood Disaster Special Aid totalling RM3,000 to each eligible head of household, subject to set conditions.

“I understand the people’s anxiety, especially those who repeatedly face floods. Therefore, I want every plan translated into immediate, tangible action, not just discussions,” he said. — Bernama