Segambut Mp Calls On Dbkl To Assist Flood Clean Up Efforts

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Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh said a request has been made for Kuala Lumpur City Hall to commence clean-up of debris and damaged items from flooded homes in her constituency.
She said many residents who were evacuated last night had returned to their homes today to be faced with a high level of damages.
"Even the terrace houses, big items including refrigerators and other appliances were destroyed.
"The estimated losses for each family go up to between RM20,000 and RM30,000," she said after a meeting with residents of Kg Kolam Air and Kg Kasipillay in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur.
She said the request to DBKL was made in anticipation of more rain and the piled up debris would be washed away.
Further, Yeo also said many of the residents have urged the government to compel employers in the private sector to approve paid leave for them to clean up their houses.
"I also urged the government to discuss with the employers federation for approval of paid leave, allowing those in areas such as these to take paid leave.
"I went into their houses and I could clearly see the level of damage. It would take more than just one or two days to clean up," she said.
Yeo said swiftly rising waters of the river located next to Kg Kasipillay last night had, among others, damaged a bridge and taken out the electricity supply.
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob earlier today said the government will provide RM100 million in post-flood allocations for the repair of homes and infrastructure.
He said the government also agreed to give unrecorded emergency leave to civil servants affected by floods, while private companies are also advised to approve emergency leave without deducting the salary or annual leave of affected employees. - Mkini

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