TWO motor pumps were donated by Batu MP Prabakaran Parameswaran to business owners and residents along Jalan Tiong, off Jalan Ipoh in Kuala Lumpur, to mitigate flooding in the area. The areas affected by frequent flooding were Jalan Tiong, Jalan Berkok, Jalan Terkukur, Jalan Balam and Jalan Merak. “However, the situation at Jalan Tiong has worsened, with no action taken by DBKL over the past two years. Jalan Tiong and its surrounding streets are a low-lying area compared to the rest of Jalan Ipoh, ” said Prabakaran. A hawker in Jalan Tiong, who identified himself only as Lam, said his livelihood was affected as he could not open his stall most days of the week.

Source: The Star August 01, 2020 01:52 UTC