Johor proposes setting up climate change, flood management committee
The Johor government proposes the establishment of a Climate Change and Flood Management Committee, which will consist of state assemblymen from across political parties. – Fire and Rescue Department handout, March 19, 2023.
He said on Thursday, Sultan Ibrahim urged all Johor folk to cultivate environmentally friendly practices, maintain cleanliness, and reduce environmental pollution. “Therefore in accordance with clause 32 of the standing order of the Johor State Assembly, the state government will submit a proposal on the establishment of a Climate Change and Flood Management Committee during this assembly session, and I hope this proposal will be unanimously supported by all,” said Onn Hafiz .
In his reply to Liow’s supplementary question about the committee, Onn Hafiz said the establishment is crucial so that Johor can refine the plans that have been arranged and drawn up, as well as improve and learn from countries that have been through the disaster. It includes RM168.64 million through the Public Works Department to repair roads, pavements, slopes and others; RM35.676 million via district offices to repair schools, drains, ditches and so on, in addition to RM904.772 million through the Department of Irrigation and Drainage for flood mitigation projects and drainage systems, repairing bridges, river banks and slopes.
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