SHAH ALAM — Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today decreed an end to flood woes in the state “once and for all”, saying his repeated reminders in the past have yet to be properly addressed.
He called for better planning and more effective flood responses by the state, noting that he had advised the state government in the past to engage expert views, including from abroad, such as the Dutch who have experience in flood prevention.
“I have spoken about the matter of floods numerous times and advised for the issue to be resolved immediately. Unfortunately, my advice has not been taken seriously.
“I am made to understand that each year, Selangor spends allocations from the state budget on flood mitigation; however, there appears to be no effective solution even until today.
“Floods are still occurring at several locations, including in housing areas, causing great inconvenience to the people,” Sultan Sharafuddin said in a Bernama report.
His Majesty was delivering his royal address at the opening of the 15th session of the Selangor Legislative Assembly, here, today.
“I will not tire in continuing to decree that swift action be taken until flood problems and the issue of clean water supply are resolved once and for all,” he added.
Parts of Selangor experienced flash floods as recently as November and December last year during the rainy season. People in coastal and northern rural areas of the state such as Hulu Langat, Sabak Bernam and Kuala Selangor had to be evacuated to temporary relief centres, while urban areas such as Shah Alam suffered rising waters after downpours.
Sultan Sharafuddin urged the authorities to clean and rehabilitate the Klang River to ensure that the state’s growing population will continue to enjoy a clean and sustainable environment, as well as clean water supply.
This also requires the state government to be more serious in planning for waste-to-energy infrastructure, he added. – April 20, 2026