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New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Johor road users eligible for compensation after RM700,000 payout
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Highway users involved in accidents caused by damaged road surfaces are eligible to claim compensation from the relevant authorities, with one motorist recently awarded more than RM700,000 in damages, the state government said." Johor's executive councillor for Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications, Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, said claims must be supported by clear evidence and documentation. He said a compensation amount of RM721,000 was awarded by the Johor Bahru Sessions Court after a motorist suffered losses linked to road damage. "If an accident occurs, or a vehicle is damaged due to road defects, road users can submit a claim to the concession company responsible for maintaining the route," he was quoted as saying by Kosmo!. Motorists are advised to provide photographs of the accident and vehicle damage, images of the road condition, the location and time of the incident, a police report, and any relevant receipts. "A formal letter can then be submitted to the appropriate authority, such as the local council, the Public Works Department, or the Malaysian Highway Authority," he added. Mohamad Fazli was responding to a question from Datuk Pandak Ahmad (BN–Kota Iskandar), who had raised concerns about the quality of road resurfacing and patchwork in the state.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Johor exco member rubbishes ‘sabotage' claims behind delay in water repair job
JOHOR BARU: A state executive councillor has denied claims that repair works for last week's water disruption were deliberately delayed to "sabotage" the PKR national congress. Johor works, transportation, infrastructure and communications committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said there was no connection between the two incidents at all. "Macam tak ada kerja pula (It is as if we have nothing to do). 'This (the water issue) has nothing to do with the congress,' he told a press conference on the sidelines of the Johor state assembly here on Monday (May 26). Mohamad Fazli was responding to media questions about rumours that the repair works were delayed due to the congress. The PKR national congress, which includes the congresses for PKr Youth and Wanita PKR, were held last Friday and Saturday. On the water disruption, he said workshops would be held soon with water operator Ranhill SAJ to establish better standard operating procedures (SOPs) to handle such crises in the future. 'We will be having the workshop in a week or two to review the existing SOPs, including the communication process with account holders. 'One of the main issues raised was the water operator's failure to inform users early on about the faulty water pumps, which led them to continue using water from their reserve tanks as usual,' he said. Asked if action would be taken against the operator, Mohamad Fazli said only the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) had the authority to do so. 'Only SPAN can take action, as they are the regulatory body for water operators. 'They have received a report on the incident and are monitoring the situation. 'We will wait to see what they decide, whether to take action against the operator or review the existing SOPs,' he said. Earlier, Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced that over 155,000 account holders affected by the disruption would receive a 15% rebate. Onn Hafiz also apologised on behalf of the state government to all Johoreans affected by the crisis. The water disruption, which began on Wednesday (May 21), lasted until Saturday (May 24), affecting account holders in Iskandar Puteri and Johor Baru.
Straits Times
23-05-2025
- General
- Straits Times
JB water cut: Repairs completed, supply being restored in stages
Residents getting water from a tanker near the Perling market in Johor Bahru. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK JOHOR BAHRU - The major water disruption affecting some 300,000 people in Johor Bahru is being resolved in stages, with supply restored to 57 per cent of consumers on the morning of May 23. Johor works, transportation, infrastructure and communications committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said repairs at the Sungai Johor water treatment plant were completed at 7am. 'With all repair works done, supply is being restored to consumers,' he said. 'Some consumers may get their supply a bit later on as the empty tanks along the pipeline will need to fill up first before water reaches the last homes along the system.' He added that updates will be provided to consumers from time to time. Water utility company Ranhill SAJ had said supply was disrupted after heavy rain on May 20 damaged the motors of six pumps at the treatment plant. It was reported that an estimated 300,000 consumers in Johor Bahru were affected by the subsequent water cut, with repairs expected to be completed by midnight on May 21. However, Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi told the state assembly in a special address that work on the pumps was taking longer than anticipated. He also ordered Ranhill SAJ to call a crisis meeting and get the pumps back online. 'The pumps were supposed to be fully repaired on May 21, but they are still a problem,' he said, adding that the water company was told to expedite repairs. Other districts were instructed to send water tankers and bottled water to the affected housing areas, Datuk Onn Hafiz said. Ranhill SAJ has also dispatched 16 water tankers to critical locations, including hospitals and dialysis centres. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Shoring up flood defences is high priority for Johor
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Eight flood mitigation works have been listed as high priority projects in Johor's efforts to tackle the natural disaster that occurs annually, says state exco member Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh. The state works, transportation, infrastructure and communication committee chairman said that flood-related initiatives make up most of the 11 high-priority projects currently underway across Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Muar, Tangkak and Johor Baru. 'Among the listed projects is the upgrading of Sungai Muar in Segamat and the meeting point between Sungai Jementah and Sungai Labis, costing RM461mil,' he told the state assembly at Kota Iskandar yesterday. He detailed other significant projects, including phase three package two of the Sungai Muar flood mitigation project, which aims to increase the capacity of Sungai Labis, Sungai Jementah, and other tributaries, at a cost of RM70.95mil. Another project listed was the RM187.17mil Batu Pahat flood mitigation works and phase one package one of the Sungai Johor flood mitigation projects, valued at RM376mil, to build a retention pond and upgrade the river. Additionally, phase one package two, covering river and tributary upgrades in Kota Tinggi, is costing RM74.2mil. 'These projects in Segamat, Batu Pahat, and Kota Tinggi began last year and are scheduled for completion by 2029, though some are projected to finish ahead of schedule in 2027,' he added. Mohamad Fazli (BN-Bukit Pasir) was replying to questions from Datuk Jefridin Atan (BN-Kukup), Anuar Abd Manap (BN-Pemanis) and Marina Ibrahim (PH-Skudai) who asked for updates regarding flood mitigation works approved by the Federal Government and steps to mitigate floods in Johor, which were a common occurrence. Mohamad Fazli also informed the state assembly that other high priority projects include enforcing dam structure in Sembrong, Batu Pahat, at a cost of RM33mil, which is set for completion by July 2028. Three other projects from the list were in the pre-planning stage, with discussions ongoing about the design and technical studies involving locations in Muar, Tangkak, Batu Pahat and Johor Baru, he said. 'The state has also taken proactive measures by approving nine other flood mitigation projects worth RM15.53mil to tackle the issues in Tangkak, Pontian, Kulai, Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Kluang, Batu Pahat, Mersing and Johor Baru.'
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Eight Flood Mitigation Projects In Johor Being Implemented
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 20 (Bernama) -- Eight of the 11 High Priority Flood Mitigation (TBBT) projects in the state are in the implementation phase involving six districts, namely Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Muar, Tangkak and Johor Bahru. Johor State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the remaining three TBBT projects are currently in the pre-implementation stage, with design negotiations and technical studies underway. "Among the TBBT projects that are currently underway is the Sungai Muar Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) Phase 3, Package 1 in Segamat, by upgrading the Muar River between the confluence of Sungai Jementah to Sungai Labis worth RM461 million," he said at the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting in Kota Iskandar here today. He was replying to Datuk Jefridin Atan (BN-Kukup), Anuar Abd Manap (BN-Pemanis) and Marina Ibrahim (PH-Skudai) on the latest status of TBBT projects, the approved flood mitigation plan and the progress of flood hotspot solutions in Johor. He said other TBBT projects currently being implemented are RTB Sungai Muar Phase 3, Package 2 in Segamat to increase the capacity of Sungai Labis, Sungai Jementah and its branches worth RM70.95 million and RTB Bandar Batu Pahat worth RM187.17 million. 'Meanwhile, the two TBBT projects in Kota Tinggi are RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 1 in Kota Tinggi which includes the construction of a flood reservoir and upgrading works of Sungai Johor worth RM376 million and RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 2 to improve Sungai Johor and its branches worth RM74.2 million,' he said. The Bukit Pasir assemblyman also said that the TBBT project in progress also involves a project to strengthen the Semberong flood mitigation dam structure in Batu Pahat at a cost of RM33 million and is expected to be completed in July 2028. He added that for the Tangkak district, the project is to complete work on the Sungai Kesang Basin RTB project worth RM24.8 million, which began in August 2023 and is expected to be completed in August next year, while the TBBT project that is also expected to be completed next year is the Sungai Pemandi RTB in Kota Tinggi, which involves a cost of RM29.73 million. 'Meanwhile, for the three projects in the pre-implementation stage, the Sungai Muar Phase II RTB project in Muar/Tangkak, worth RM331 million, is expected to begin design negotiations in June 2025, and the Sungai Batu Pahat (Seri Medan) RTB, worth RM56.7 million, is expected to begin in July 2025.
