Batu Kitang State Assemblyman Dato IR Lo Khere Chiang checking the flood prone area at Kong Ping Road

suppadmin | February 14, 2025

Batu Kitang State Assemblyman, Dato IR Lo Khere Chiang visited Kong Ping residents following complaints about frequent flooding in the area.

Lo was told by residents who stayed close to the river banks that they fear of soil erosion there.

He was accompanied by staff from the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID), he surveyed the affected locations to understand the severity of the problem.

The flooding, Lo pointed out occurs every time it rains starting from Kong Ping Road along the stream to Kampung Desa Wira, affecting houses situated along the river.

DID officials proposed building a retaining wall at the stream as a potential solution depending on the availability of funds.

Lo added that DID will conduct a detailed study to assess the extent of the drainage work required. He said further consultations will be carried out to develop an effective plan soonest to mitigate the recurring floods and provide relief to the affected residents.