Selangor approves over RM40m immediate allocation for post-flood recovery works
SHAH ALAM, Jan 7 — The Selangor government has approved an immediate allocation of over RM40 million to rehabilitate and strengthen rivers, slopes as well as road embankments affected by the floods that hit the state last month, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Amirudin said this also involves efforts to strengthen river banks, build river bunds, purchase mobile generator sets and install more flood warning systems in key areas among others.Apart from that, he said a total of RM31.7 million was approved by the state government for critical projects such as clearing landslide debris under the state Public Works Department so that roads that were closed could be reopened.
Meanwhile, he said as of yesterday a total of 908 units in eight districts have been identified for repair or to be built new.
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