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SHAH ALAM – Repeated flash floods in several parts of Selangor have drawn criticism of Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, with social media users questioning the state government's response as residents grapple with flooding for the second time within days.
The criticism intensified after Amirudin shared a post showing him attending Subuh prayers at a mosque, prompting some users to question whether the recurring floods were receiving the urgency they deserved.
Several called on the Menteri Besar to address the situation on the ground and provide clearer updates on mitigation efforts, rather than leaving residents uncertain about the action being taken.
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One Threads user, @atyperry, questioned whether development projects should be reconsidered amid recurring floods.
“Perhaps it is time to stop unnecessary development. There are floods everywhere,” the user wrote, tagging Amirudin and Shah Alam City Council (MBSA).
Another user, @kama_latif, sarcastically questioned the priorities of elected representatives, suggesting that religious programmes appeared to take precedence over residents' concerns about flooding.
Meanwhile, @faizalls directly asked the Menteri Besar to explain the state government's plans to address recurring floods in Klang and Shah Alam.
“What are the flood mitigation plans for Shah Alam City Council and Klang Municipal Council? I see the situation getting worse,” the user wrote.
Another user, @izhar.hi, called for the Menteri Besar, relevant state executive councillors, elected representatives, local authorities and technical agencies to visit affected areas immediately.
The user also proposed town hall meetings with residents in flood-prone areas, saying those responsible should listen directly to the problems faced by communities.
The criticism came as several parts of Shah Alam experienced another round of flash floods following heavy rain overnight on Tuesday.
The latest flooding on Wednesday morning affected major routes, forcing temporary closures along the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) and the Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE).
PLUS Malaysia Berhad reported flooding at Kilometer 9.1 of the NKVE between Shah Alam and Subang, with traffic diverted from Bukit Raja towards the Setia Alam Toll Plaza, while southbound traffic from Subang was redirected to ELITE.
The disruption followed another flash flood incident on Monday, when sections of the NKVE between Shah Alam and Setia Alam were temporarily closed after heavy rain.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) had also issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong wind warning for several districts in Selangor late on Tuesday, with the warning remaining in effect until 4am on Wednesday.
The repeated incidents have raised concerns among residents, particularly those in areas such as Kampung Melayu Subang and TTDI Jaya, where flooding has disrupted homes, roads and daily activities.
During the earlier incident on Monday, 575 people from 253 families in Kampung Melayu Subang were affected, according to the Selangor Social Welfare Department.
Of these, 30 people from eight families were staying at the temporary evacuation centre at Dewan Siantan, while the remaining 245 families were staying with relatives.
The department's flood information dashboard, last updated on Tuesday night, listed one evacuation centre in Selangor with 30 evacuees.
Amirudin, however, had visited the flood-affected area in Kampung Melayu Subang alongside Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday.
During the visit, Anwar said the Federal Government would provide additional assistance to affected residents, with the amount determined according to the circumstances and losses suffered by each household.
He also directed that flood mitigation projects involving the Sungai Buloh and Sungai Damansara river systems, worth nearly RM700 million, be expedited.
The proposed measures include widening and deepening rivers, as well as constructing additional retention ponds to reduce the risk of further flooding.
In a post on his official website following the visit, Amirudin said he would meet the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) on Friday to review the progress of state-level flood mitigation projects.
He said the review would include projects awarded contracts since 2025 that had yet to be fully completed, with the aim of identifying work that could be accelerated.
Residents continued to raise concerns on social media, with some questioning whether the proposed measures would be implemented quickly enough to address the recurring problem.
User @drzulkfri said heavy rain lasting about 30 minutes had nearly caused another flood, urging the state government to speed up mitigation works.
Another user, @mohdazman87, raised concerns about road conditions in the LBS area, saying heavy rain continued to disrupt traffic and questioning how long residents would have to wait for a solution.
Meanwhile, @adenanismail urged Amirudin to take immediate action in frequently affected areas such as TTDI Jaya, including directing local authorities to monitor drainage systems properly and carry out regular maintenance.
The user also raised concerns over the progress of flood mitigation works along Sungai Damansara.
The recurring floods have renewed scrutiny of the effectiveness and pace of mitigation projects, as residents seek lasting solutions rather than repeated emergency responses.
