BY: ERMIZI MUHAMAD
TANJUNG KARANG, NOV 18: Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali came down to observe the installation of flood bunds in Kampung Tok Adam recently.
He was on a series of visits to Kuala Selangor, to bond with locals and listen to the problems they face, especially those in the rural areas.
In the same development, Mohamed Azmin observed first-hand the bunds used by villagers to stop river water overflow.
Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) Deputy Director Mohd Nazif Daud was present to brief Dato’ Menteri Besar on the bund system used in the area.
Also present were Infrastructure, Public Amenities, Agricultural Modernisation and Agro-Based Industries Exco Zaidy Abdul Talib; and Health, Welfare, Women and Family Development Exco Dr Daroyah Alwi.
Mohamed Azmin then moved on to Bagan Pasir, to visit bund areas for locals there.
Prior to this, the State Government had allocated RM4.3 million to upgrade bunds in flood-prone areas.
This was part on the State Government’s initiative to protect the welfare of citizens residing along coastal areas in the state.