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Puncak Alam Construction Halted; Rawang Landslide Closes Road

Floods halt Puncak Alam projects for review; landslide closes Rawang-Kuala Selangor road, affecting logistics.

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Business conditions in Malaysia are deteriorating due to severe weather disruptions. Floods have halted construction in Puncak Alam and closed a major road, impacting logistics and development projects.

In this briefing Amirudin Shari · Puncak Alam · Selangor State Government · Jalan Rawang-Kuala Selangor · Selangor Public Works Department · Onn Hafiz Ghazi · Johor Bahru · Johor State Government

Regulation

  • Construction

Puncak Alam construction halted after floods

All construction work in Puncak Alam has been halted following recent floods, according to Selangor's Chief Minister Amirudin Shari. The decision, made by the State Executive Council, aims to reassess flood mitigation plans and environmental impact assessments. The halt affects ongoing and planned projects in the area, pending the outcome of the reviews. The move is part of efforts to prevent future flooding and ensure sustainable development.

Impact Construction firms in Puncak Alam face project delays and potential cost increases due to the halt.

Sources: Kosmo! ↗

Disruption

  • Logistics
  • Construction

Rawang-Kuala Selangor Road closed after landslide

The Jalan Rawang-Kuala Selangor (B27) road is closed due to a landslide following heavy rain, according to the Selangor Public Works Department. The landslide occurred at 11 p.m. and caused the failure of both upper and lower slopes, damaging part of the road structure. Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and working on a plan for repairs. The closure affects a key route between Rawang and Kuala Selangor, disrupting logistics and travel in the area.

Impact Logistics companies face delays and rerouting costs due to the road closure.

Sources: Kosmo! ↗

Safety & health

  • Logistics
  • Public sector

Flash floods hit 12 areas in Johor Bahru

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富力公主湾位于位于新加坡对岸、连接“新山-新加坡”的新柔长堤旁,距离新加坡仅1056米。富力公主湾地处新马依斯干达经济特区A区中央商务区、扼守新马往来咽喉要道——新柔长堤,拥享新马发展地理优势。 — R&amp, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Flash floods have severely affected 12 areas in Johor Bahru, with rainfall reaching 120 mm in just two hours, according to Johor's Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Impacted areas include Kampung Mohd Amin and Jalan Yahya Awal. The floods have disrupted transport and public services, with emergency teams deployed to assist affected residents. The government is monitoring the situation closely and coordinating relief efforts.

Impact Transport operators and public services in Johor Bahru face disruptions due to the floods.

Sources: utusen Online ↗

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