SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today urged the government to conduct a post-mortem on the drainage system in the country towards addressing problems of flash floods in urban areas.
“I suggest that the government conduct a post-mortem on drainage in the urban areas to reduce incidents such as flash floods from happening again,” His Majesty told Bernama after visiting the Taman Sri Muda Mosque and surrounding areas that were affected by the floods today.
His Majesty also called for financial institutions to play their role in helping to reduce the burden of flood victims by providing some flexibility to allow them time to recover their losses.
“Insurance companies, for example, can help reduce the burden of flood victims by covering part of the cost of damage of the vehicles involved.
“As for the banking institutions, they can help flood victims by giving flexibility on monthly installment payment by allowing them to defer payment on their housing loans,” said the King.
Al-Sultan Abdullah, who also met the residents of Taman Sri Muda and handed over contributions to them, expressed his admiration for their perseverance in facing the situation.
“I went from house to house and Alhamdulillah saw that they are high-spirited to get on with life. Thanks also to the non-governmental organisations and volunteers for helping.
“I understand that friends from Kelantan and Pahang also came down to help, this shows their enthusiasm to help those in need,” said His Majesty.
Accompanying His Majesty were the Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz and Malaysian Armed Forces Chief Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang. — Bernama
