KUALA LUMPUR: An aide to Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has refuted claims that the state government has ignored the grievances of Taman Sri Muda residents affected by recurring floods in the area.

Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad, the political secretary to the Selangor Menteri Besar, said the state has never dismissed the concerns raised by residents.

He added that efforts are underway to address the issues raised by the affected residents in a comprehensive manner.

Saifuddin also said that a meeting will take place tomorrow, involving the Shah Alam City Council, the Irrigation and Drainage Department, and all relevant agencies to expedite both short- and long-term solutions.

"I was informed that a group of Taman Sri Muda residents travelled to Tapah, Perak today to submit a memorandum to the Menteri Besar regarding the prolonged flood issue.

"The state government has never denied the anxieties and frustrations of the residents.

"In fact, earlier this morning, the Menteri Besar instructed the immediate convening of a special coordination meeting," he said in a Facebook posting today.

In December 2021, the township of Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam was flooded following days of continuous rain, with water levels rising up to four metres, almost fully submerging houses in the area.

Many residents were displaced, and some were even trapped in their homes for nearly a week without electricity during the floods.

At least 14 deaths were reported, and homes, properties, and vehicles suffered catastrophic damage.

In the same posting, Saifuddin also expressed his disappointment over attempts by certain quarters to politicise the matter.

"In their eagerness to voice demands, let us not allow the suffering of flood victims to become a tool for petty political games.

"The actions of vested parties seeking to exploit this issue for political sympathy are unethical and misleading.

"The state government remains committed to resolving this issue, and we believe real solutions come from structured action, not cheap provocations that only erode social harmony," he said.

It was reported that a group of Taman Sri Muda residents travelled 150km from Shah Alam to Ayer Kuning in Perak to submit a memorandum to Amirudin.

The memorandum was received by Mohammad Firdaus Shir Mohd, who is the special officer to the Selangor Menteri Besar's political secretary.

Earlier today, Amirudin had said that he had directed state authorities to expedite efforts to resolve delays affecting flood mitigation projects in Klang and Shah Alam.

"I have witnessed the impact of the flash floods firsthand, especially in areas such as Taman Melawis in Klang and Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam, where residents have been severely affected.

"My office has received calls from residents expressing their concerns over the recurring floods, especially since the implementation of flood mitigation plans in the areas seems delayed," he said.