The Malaysian government will invest over RM20 billion in nationwide flood mitigation projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), aimed at reducing the risk and impact of flooding in high-risk areas.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the initiative as part of the government’s proactive approach to safeguarding lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure amid increasing threats from extreme weather caused by climate change.
The major projects will include new flood mitigation systems and upgrades in several critical areas:
- Sungai Langat and Sungai Buloh in Selangor
- Sungai Golok in Kelantan
- Sungai Gemencheh in Tampin, Negeri Sembilan
- Sungai Baru in Melaka
- The Johor and Muar river basins in Johor
- The Pahang river basin
- Kuching City in Sarawak
“These initiatives are vital to ensure disaster resilience and long-term safety for communities living in flood-prone regions,” Anwar said.
The projects form a core component of Malaysia’s broader disaster risk reduction strategy and will be supported by improved early warning systems and planning reforms introduced under the 13MP.
