MPs want govt to take strong measures to address flooding

During the fourth day of the debate session on the Supply Bill 2023 at the policy level in the Dewan Rakyat today, among other things, the MPs touched on the issue of allocations, and the type of aid which should be channelled to assist flood victims.

Dr Ahmad Fakhruddin Fakhrurazi (PN-Kuala Kedah) asked to what extent was the government's commitment towards the Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB), under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), to reduce the effects of flood disasters, especially in the Kuala Kedah area.

He also expressed concern that if a flood mitigation project is not implemented in the said area, which is synonymous with paddy cultivation, it will then have an impact on the country's food security and rice production.

"Therefore, there must be an effective contingency plan should there be a high tide phenomenon, which causes water to overflow into paddy fields," he said - BERNAMA