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JOHOR BARU: Kampung Pasir Tebrau residents here are once again grappling with severe floods, which have become an annual disaster.
The housing estate often floods after downpours, making it the worst-hit village in the state capital.
Hairul Azim Jasmin, 21, described this year's flood as one of the worst, which was made even more devastating by its timing as it happened during Ramadan and just before Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
"All our Raya preparations, from new clothes and curtains to a recently bought television, are gone," said the private sector worker.
He managed to salvage some important documents before being evacuated.
Having lived in the flood-prone village since birth, Hairul said the situation is likely to persist unless river deepening and embankment projects are carried out.
"We've been informed by Drainage and Irrigation Department officers and the assemblyman's office that if it rains for two to three days, flooding is inevitable.
"This is because the river is getting shallower, and no embankments have been built."
The village, home to 105 families and 54 houses, has seen recurring floods in recent years, with the 2023 flood causing comparable destruction.
For Zaleha Bachok, 52, floodwaters reached chest level despite her home being on higher ground.
She was forced to evacuate last night to ensure the safety of her child with disabilities.
"We waded through the floodwaters, but the relief centre had not yet opened, so we had to break our fast elsewhere."
As the situation worsened, authorities ordered all residents to evacuate.
Zaleha, who has lived in the housing estate for 29 years, said most residents have come to accept the floods as an unavoidable part of life.
"We live in a flood-prone area, so we are always prepared.
"We have yet to do any Raya shopping, and we were unable to save anything from our home."
These recurring floods highlight the need for long-term solutions, with residents calling for action to prevent another disastrous start to the new year.
State govt will ‘act immediately’, assures Onn Hafiz as over 1,000 evacuated in Johor
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JOHOR BARU, March 20 — The Johor government will not compromise with any party that takes lightly or delays the implementation of flood mitigation projects in the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today.
He said the Irrigation and Drainage Department has been instructed to expedite these projects to minimise the risk of recurring floods.
“I will ensure that all planned initiatives are carried out immediately for the well-being and safety of the people of Johor.
“The flood situation remains concerning. According to the latest reports, 1,015 victims from 299 families have been evacuated to 11 temporary relief centres (PPS) in three affected districts, namely Johor Baru, Kulai and Pontian,” he said in a statement on his Facebook page.
Earlier, Onn Hafiz visited flood victims at the PPS in Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Mutiara here, accompanied by Johor Baru district officer Ahmad Nazir Mohd Nasir and Johor Baru mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad. They also inspected the condition of rivers in the affected areas.
The Menteri Besar also urged the public to remain vigilant and comply with authorities’ directives to ensure smooth flood management in the state. — Bernama
JOHOR BAHRU – Keadaan banjir di negeri ini bertambah buruk setelah jumlah mangsa banjir di negeri meningkat lebih dua kali ganda kepada 2,550 penduduk daripada 707 keluarga setakat pukul 4 petang tadi.
Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Negeri (JPBN), Tan Sri Dr. Azmi Rohani berkata, jumlah itu mencatatkan peningkatan ketara berbanding 1,048 mangsa daripada 308 keluarga pada 12 tengah hari tadi.
Katanya, daerah Kota Tinggi dan Kluang menjadi daerah terbaru dilanda banjir menjadikan lima daerah di Johor dilanda banjir termasuk Johor Bahru, Kulai dan Pontian.
“Johor Bahru kekal sebagai daerah paling teruk terjejas dengan seramai 784 penduduk daripada 202 keluarga ditempatkan di 15 pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) di daerah itu.
“Kota Tinggi turut merekodkan jumlah mangsa banjir yang tinggi dengan seramai 729 penduduk daripada 197 keluarga yang dipindahkan ke 11 PPS,” katanya dalam kenyataan hari ini.
Azmi yang juga Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri berkata, jumlah mangsa banjir di Kulai turut melonjak hampir kepada 506 penduduk daripada 159 keluarga di lima PPS.
Katanya, jumlah mangsa banjir di Pontian meningkat lebih tiga kali ganda kepada 495 penduduk daripada 138 keluarga di 11 PPS.-KOSMO! ONLINE
KUALA LUMPUR – Syarikat pelaburan berkaitan kerajaan (GLIC) disaran untuk melabur sekitar RM120 bilion dalam tempoh lima tahun sebagai pelaburan langsung domestik bagi merangsang pertumbuhan ekonomi negara.
Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, langkah ini bukan sahaja bertujuan menjana pertumbuhan ekonomi tetapi juga selari dengan pendekatan kerajaan yang digelar ‘gear-up’.
“Penekanan kita petunjuk prestasi utama (KPI) ialah ‘gear up’ iaitu enam GLIC, seluruh kekuatan GLIC melabur sekitar RM120 bilion dalam masa tempoh lima tahun.
“Ini akan menjana pertumbuhan ekonomi selain daripada belanjawan yang diluluskan sekitar RM90 bilion tetapi dimasukkan RM30 bilion tambahan satu tahun, Ini belanjawan pembangunan tertinggi berbanding tahun-tahun yang lalu,” katanya pada sesi Dewan Negara, hari ini.
Dalam pada itu, Menteri Kewangan itu turut mengumumkan beberapa pencapaian penting syarikat pelaburan negara. “Khazanah Nasional Berhad, misalnya, mencatat rekod keuntungan RM5.1 bilion dengan nilai aset bersih RM103.6 bilion.
“Pulangan tahunan Khazanah sebanyak 24.6 peratus diiktiraf oleh Global SWF sebagai antara yang terbaik di dunia.
Tambahnya, Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja turut mencatat pencapaian memberangsangkan dengan kadar dividen 6.3 peratus bagi konvensional dan syariah, yang merupakan kadar tertinggi sejak 2017.
“Sementara itu, Kumpulan Wang Amanah Persaraan merekodkan pulangan pelaburan sebanyak 12 peratus, yang juga tertinggi sejak penubuhannya,” ujarnya.
Selain itu, Anwar turut mengumumkan pelbagai inisiatif baharu yang akan dilaksanakan di bawah strategi pelaburan kerajaan, antaranya Pelaburan Khazanah dalam Cambrian Fund sebanyak RM100 juta untuk menyokong perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS) dalam sektor semikonduktor serta syarikat R&D kecerdasan buatan bertaraf dunia seperti Santiet Corp.
“Dana Perintis RM1 bilion dan Dana Pemacu RM6 bilion bagi menyokong inovasi dan pertumbuhan syarikat tempatan.
“RM300 juta diperuntukkan bagi pembangunan kemudahan penjagaan warga emas di atas tanah wakaf sebagai sebahagian daripada inisiatif kebajikan sosial,” ujarnya.
Dalam aspek kebajikan pekerja, kata Anwar, kerajaan menetapkan gaji minimum bagi kakitangan GLIC dan syarikat pelaburan berkaitan kerajaan (GLC) sebanyak RM3,100 sebulan.
“Selain itu, kerajaan turut menyalurkan bantuan RM22.5 juta kepada golongan rentan dan keluarga miskin yang terjejas akibat bencana,” jelasnya.
Beliau berkata demikian bag menjawab soalan Senator Datuk Mustafa Musa minta Menteri Kewangan menyatakan fokus terkini KPI GLC dan GLIC agar sumbangan dividen dan keuntungan operasi dipertingkatkan bagi memastikan pengukuhan anggaran pendapatan Kerajaan Persekutuan 2025. – KOSMO! ONLINE
MORE than 3,200 people have been evacuated from floods here yesterday, but the figure is expected to rise as several relief centres are still tallying the number of evacuees.
Forty-three relief centres have been opened in Johor Baru, Pontian, Kulai and Kota Tinggi after continuous rain since Wednesday caused rivers to overflow.
State Disaster Management Committee chairman Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani said Johor Baru was the worst-hit district, with more than 1,200 victims housed in 17 centres.
Eleven schools are reported to be cut off. In Kulai, five centres have been set up, housing more than 500 victims. In Kota Tinggi, 1,095 people have been evacuated, and in Pontian, 493 victims have fled their homes.
These figures are expected to rise as newly opened centres update their data. All executive council members are helping victims and organising aid.
Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said any delays in flood-mitigation work would not be tolerated. The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a severe continuous rain warning for Johor Baru, Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai and Kota Tinggi until today.
The districts of Tangkak, Segamat, Muar and Batu Pahat are on yellow alert for prolonged rain. Sungai Johor, Sungai Pulai, Sungai Skudai and Sungai Tebrau have exceeded the danger level, heightening flood risks.
Police have deployed hundreds of personnel to assist rescue operations. State police chief Datuk M. Kumar said officers were working with agencies using boats and lorries.
“We have mobilised all available personnel to ensure swift assistance and evacuations,” he said. “We urge flood victims to cooperate with the authorities to ensure their safety.”
He said residents in flood-prone areas must take the following precautions: packing only essential items such as medicine and vital documents, and switching off electricity supply before evacuating.
Johor Fire and Rescue Department director Siti Rohani Nadir said personnel had been deployed to flood-prone areas since Wednesday. “Their priority is the safety and wellbeing of flood victims,” She said.
Rohani said people in flooded areas should evacuate before floodwaters rise further. The public is advised against playing in the rain, as currents can be unpredictable and dangerous.
She advised parents to keep a close eye on their children.