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Johor spends $92m to upgrade 140 flood hot spots
The Straits Times
|September 29, 2025
Johor is intensifying flood mitigation works across the state with RM300 million (S$92 million) already spent to upgrade 140 identified hot spots, says state housing and local government committee chairman Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.
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He added that about 70 per cent of the hot spots have been resolved so far through measures such as upgrading monsoon drains, building new retention ponds and strengthening embankments.
"By the fourth quarter of 2026, we aim to fully address all flood hot spots within the jurisdiction of the 16 local councils," Datuk Mohd Jafni said, after presenting Bantuan Kasih Johor at People's Housing Projects (PPR) Melana on Sept 28.
The Bukit Permai assemblyman added that more than 10 locations had also been fitted with smart CCTV systems to monitor water levels in real time.
"These initiatives are crucial as the monsoon season approaches. They are part of the state's ongoing efforts to reduce flood risks and safeguard communities," he said.
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