FT dept to expedite gazettement of flood retention ponds

PUTRAJAYA: The federal territories department will expedite the gazettement of the remaining 30% of approved open spaces and flood retention ponds in Kuala Lumpur to ensure the wellbeing of city residents after recent flash floods, says minister Hannah Yeoh.

This follows a briefing by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), led by chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman, on the outcome of investigations into the alienation of flood retention ponds to developers for residential and mixed-development projects since 2021.

“MACC found no elements of corruption, misconduct, or abuse of power in the land alienation process and development orders issued by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to developers.

“MACC investigated the entire process through document reviews and witness statements, including from the developers involved, while appointed surveyors confirmed that no boundary encroachment occurred,” Yeoh said in a statement.

She said MACC reminded all parties that future development approvals must take into account the risks and functions of flood retention ponds, and undergo stricter assessments.

She said MACC also took note of her department’s move to establish a special task force to speed up the gazetting of green areas and flood retention ponds.

The commission commended DBKL for immediately halting all new planning and development approvals in affected areas.

المصدر: Free Malaysia Today