SHAH ALAM, July 23 — The Selangor state government is implementing the Immediate and Moderate Flood Mitigation Plan Project involving hotspot and high-risk areas under the administration of the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), with an allocation of RM40.5 million to reduce the risk of flash floods.

State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said the allocation covers 39 scopes of work divided into immediate (quick win) and medium-term measures to address the flood issue in a more organised manner.

He said the project’s implementation was planned following the increasingly frequent flash floods occurring in urban areas due to rapid development, high-intensity rainfall, and the challenges of global climate change.

“The state government has approved an allocation of RM40.5 million covering 39 scopes of work under the immediate and medium-term action categories to address this issue in an organised manner.

“The immediate steps or quick wins involve projects that can be completed within a period of less than six months, while medium-term steps take up to a year for more sustainable improvements,” he said at a special press conference on flood management, which was also attended by the Petaling Jaya Mayor Datuk Mohamad Zahri Samingon.

Izham said that out of the total allocation, 26 projects were categorised under immediate measures involving a cost of RM20.1 million, while 13 other projects were under medium-term measures involving an allocation of RM20.4 million.

He said that 12 areas have been identified as focus locations, with three areas given critical priority, namely Section 51A (Jalan 223), Kampung Cempaka, and the FAS Tunnel area near Jalan PJU 1A.

According to him, the implementation of the project covers the construction of the flood wall, the installation of a flap gate, the construction of a retention pond, and the use of new technology such as ecoblock from Germany.

He said each project requires thorough technical studies and design before construction work can begin to ensure issues such as underground utility routes and land ownership are resolved first.

Meanwhile, Mohamad Zahri said that MBPJ has also implemented several initiatives to reduce the burden on traders affected by the flash floods on April 20 and May 6.

He said the measures included the installation of alarm systems and drain water level detectors, facility improvements, as well as exemptions and reductions in rental rates for premises.

“Among the initiatives implemented by the MBPJ are the exemption of business premises rent and a 30 per cent reduction in rent rates, starting from July to December, for affected traders on Jalan 223.

“Meanwhile, strategic cooperation involving the JPS (Irrigation and Drainage Department), MBPJ, JKR (Public Works Department), and related technical agencies will continue to be streamlined to ensure that every allocation is utilised optimally for the safety of the people,” he added. — Bernama

MELAKA – Orang ramai yang berada berhampiran Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Melaka (LTAM) di Batu Berendam di sini gempar apabila menyangka sebuah pesawat telah terhempas di kawasan tersebut.

Keadaan itu dipercayai berpunca daripada kepulan asap tebal dan deretan jentera penyelamat yang bergegas ke lokasi sehingga mencetuskan kebimbangan berlaku nahas udara.

Penolong Pengarah Bahagian Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Melaka, Penguasa Kanan Bomba II Mohd. Shahrom Laji berkata, situasi itu bagaimanapun hanyalah simulasi Latih Amal Bencana Udara Exercise Laksamana 2026 yang dianjurkan Malaysia Airports Sdn. Bhd. (MASB) dengan kerjasama JBPM serta pelbagai agensi berkaitan.

Jelasnya, ia bagi menguji menguji keberkesanan Pelan Kecemasan Aerodrom (Aerodrome Emergency Plan), selain memastikan semua agensi mampu bertindak pantas, cekap dan bersepadu sekiranya berlaku bencana udara sebenar.

“Latihan ini dimulakan pada 21 Julai lalu menerusi Tabletop Exercise (TTX) sebelum diteruskan hari ini dengan Full Scale Exercise (FSX) yang mensimulasikan operasi menyelamat mangsa, pemadaman kebakaran pesawat dan pengurusan lokasi kejadian.

“Ia bukan sahaja menguji keupayaan operasi bomba, malah mengukur tahap koordinasi, komunikasi dan kerjasama semua agensi penyelamat yang terlibat,” katanya kepada pemberita hari ini.

Tambahnya, bagi menjayakan latihan itu, JBPM Melaka melalui Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Ayer Keroh telah menggerakkan tiga aset utama iaitu sebuah Fire Rescue Tender (FRT), Compact Fire Rescue Tender (CFRT) dan Water Tanker.

Jelasnya, aset tersebut digunakan bagi menguji keupayaan pemadaman kebakaran pesawat, operasi menyelamat dan mengeluarkan mangsa, pembekalan air secara berterusan serta sokongan kepada pasukan Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF).

Mengulas lanjut beliau berkata, agensi yang terlibat sama ialah Malaysia Airports Sdn. Bhd. (MASB), Pihak Berkuasa Penerbangan Awam Malaysia (CAAM), Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM), Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM), Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN), Hospital Melaka serta beberapa agensi teknikal lain.

“Kejayaan menguruskan bencana udara tidak bergantung kepada satu agensi sahaja, sebaliknya memerlukan tindakan bersepadu, komunikasi yang berkesan dan koordinasi yang mantap.

“Exercise Laksamana 2026 membuktikan semua agensi sentiasa berada pada tahap kesiapsiagaan tinggi bagi memastikan keselamatan nyawa dan kelangsungan operasi Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Melaka sekiranya berlaku insiden sebenar,” katanya.- KOSMO! ONLINE

LAWAS, 23 Julai: Tiada mangsa dilaporkan dalam insiden kebocoran gas yang dikesan di Northern Coastal Highway (NCH), Kampung Dato di sini, petang tadi.

Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) menerusi Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Lawas menjalankan operasi pemantauan susulan kejadian berkenaan bagi memastikan kawasan terbabit kekal selamat.

Menurut Pusat Gerakan Operasi (PGO) JBPM Sarawak, pihaknya menerima panggilan berkaitan kejadian pada jam 5 petang sebelum sebuah jentera D-Max bersama empat anggota digerakkan ke lokasi dan tiba pada jam 5.24 petang.

“Setibanya di lokasi, pasukan bomba mengesahkan berlaku kebocoran gas lalu memasang sawar keselamatan pada jarak kira-kira 40 meter dari kawasan kebocoran.

“Pihak kontraktor turut diarahkan menghentikan semua aktiviti di lokasi sebagai langkah keselamatan bagi mengelakkan sebarang kejadian tidak diingini,” kata kenyataan itu.

Menurut kenyataan itu, operasi pemantauan akan diteruskan secara berkala dari semasa ke semasa bagi memastikan keadaan di lokasi terkawal. -TVS

State infrastructure and agriculture committee chairman Izham Hashim said they involve 39 projects, Bernama reported.

He said frequent flash floods occurred in urban areas due to rapid development, high-intensity rainfall, and global climate changes.

Izham said some of these projects would be completed in less than six months, while others may take up to a year to show improvements.

Speaking after a flood management meeting with Petaling Jaya mayor Zahri Samingon today, Izham said the 26 projects categorised under immediate measures involved a cost of RM20.1 million.

Another 13 medium-term measures involved an allocation of RM20.4 million. Izham said 12 areas have been identified as focus locations.

Three areas will be given critical priority, namely Section 51A (Jalan 223), Kampung Cempaka and the FAS tunnel area near Jalan PJU 1A.

These involve the construction of the flood wall, the installation of a flap gate, the construction of a retention pond, and the use of new technology such as ecoblocks from Germany.

He said underground utility routes and land ownership issues need to be resolved first. Meanwhile, Zahri said that MBPJ had also implemented several initiatives to reduce the burden on traders affected by the flash floods on April 20 and May 6.

These include the installation of alarm systems and drain water level detectors, facility improvements, as well as exemptions and reductions in rental rates for premises.

They include the exemption of rent for business premises and a 30% reduction in rent rates, from July to December, for affected traders on Jalan 223.