“Selangor aims to complete its slope risk hazard plan for roads by 2024 to enhance monitoring and safety in high-risk areas like Hulu Selangor, Gombak, and Hulu Langat. Early warning systems and updated planning guidelines are being implemented to mitigate landslide risks and protect residents.“
Selangor, 19th Nov 2024, 11.47am – Selangor’s slope risk hazard plan for roads, overseen by the Public Works Department (JKR), is set to be completed in 2024. The initiative aims to identify and monitor high-risk slope areas across the state, according to State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Izham Hashim.
“The plan will pinpoint nearly collapsing slopes and enhance monitoring,” said Izham during the State Assembly sitting on Monday.
In addition to road-related slopes, the Department of Minerals and Geoscience (JMG) is preparing a hazard and risk map covering the entire state, prioritizing highland regions such as Hulu Selangor, Gombak, and Hulu Langat.
To further mitigate landslide risks, early warning systems (EWS) have been installed at vulnerable slopes managed by JKR, JMG, and local authorities. These systems provide alerts to ensure timely preparations and follow-up actions.
“The application of development planning guidelines, including buffer zones in hill and highland areas, is part of efforts to minimize slope failure risks and their impacts on surrounding communities,” Izham explained.
When addressing concerns about the potential impact of hazard maps on land prices, Izham acknowledged the delicate balance between public awareness and economic stability. “Improper disclosure could lead to speculation affecting land values. However, we cannot compromise public safety. The government is considering whether to release this information comprehensively or in stages,” he said.
The statement was made in response to supplementary questions from Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali (PN-Hulu Kelang) about public access to landslide risk data.
Selangor’s proactive approach aims to enhance safety and resilience in a state prone to landslide challenges.
