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| Posted: 29 Dec 2012 05:11 AM PST Folks in the Kajang and Sepang municipalities will most remember 2012 for being a wet, wet, wet year. Last month's flood in Dengkil is the worst residents have seen in many years while Kajang suffered yet another major flash flood in September after one in May. StarMetro looks back at the tough year that the residents have had. Kajang is notorious for its flash floods such as the ones that occurred on Sept 4 and May 2 this year. In a study by the Drainage and Irrigation Department, Kajang and Seri Kembangan were identified as hotspots for flash floods, among others. In Kajang itself, 36 flood-prone areas had been identified including Taman Indah Jaya in Batu 14, Kampung Batu 14 in Hulu Langat, Kampung Batu 20 Sungai Lui and Kampung Batu 16 Dusun Tua. Flash floods in Kajang were attributed to heavy rain, obstructed drainage and the high number of rivers in the district. Among the areas, Taman Sungai Segamat was flooded in September, affecting 41 houses. MPKj engineering department head Md Noor Mahmud, who oversees the flood mitigation task force secretariat, said there were 20 to 30 rivers and streams in Kajang, such as Sungai Jelok, Sungai Ramal, Sungai Segamat and Sungai Semenyih. "Half of the area is catchment location for the Semenyih and Langat rivers. "Due to rapid development, we will need to upgrade the existing retention ponds for flood mitigation," he said. The Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) had set up a special task force during the monsoon period and promised to clear the drains as quickly as possible to ensure flashfloods do not recur. During the state assembly, Local Government Committee chairman Ronnie Liu pointed out that the development at near Sungai Ramal 2 and Sungai Ramal Dalam caused the rivers to overflow and flood the surrounding areas. "The developer has been issued with notices and fines for not complying to the council rules and regulations," he said. |
| Posted: 29 Dec 2012 04:21 AM PST BARBIE LIVE SHOW Catch the first "Barbie-The Princess and The Popstar Live Show" in Malaysia at The Mines, from 2pm and 5pm at Level 3, Centre Court. The live show focuses on Tori, the kind-hearted princess of the magical kingdom of Meribella, who would rather sing and dance than perform her royal duties. When she meets her favourite pop star Keira, the girls discover they have much in common including a magical secret that lets them look like one another and swap places. When the kingdom's magical secret is stolen, their true friendship is tested and they discover that the best thing she can be is herself. The show ends tomorrow. ISLAMIC ARTWORKS Take a look at the beauty and richness of Islamic artworks by 25 artists themed "Islamic Impressions in Malaysian Contemporary Art" at Galeri Petronas, Suria KLCC which is on now until Feb 17, 2013. The exhibition titled "Taman Nurani" is an effort to promote greater awareness and understanding of contemporary art development that incorporates Islamic art as its influence. Admission is free. For details, call 03-2051 7770 or 03-2051 9290. Exhibition is open on Tuesdays until Sundays, from 10am to 8pm. BLESS MALAYSIA Join in the blessing ceremony for Malaysia at 7pm to 8pm today, organised by Centre For Prana Yoga and Self Transformation at the Indian Cultural Centre, CapSquare Kuala Lumpur. Admission is free. For details, call 012-9742028/ 03-7887 1028 or visit www.pranichealingmalaysia.org. DOG ADOPTION Thinking of buying a pet dog? How about adopting one tomorrow at Animal rescue group Second Chance adoption drive cum fundraising event from 11am to 6pm at Level 2, near Digit World, at IOI Mall, Puchong. There will be more than 20 puppies up for adoption including seven Dalmatian cross siblings. The group is urgently raising funds to build a new shelter at Hulu Langat as it will be evicted from its current premises soon. There are more than 250 at the shelter waiting for a home. Those who want to view the dogs at the shelter, call 016-332 3382 (Ho) or 019-293 7217 (Ivy). For details, email info@2ndchance-kennel.com or visit http://www.pawsmission.com. Donations in kinds such as dog kibbles, canned food, bleach and towels are also welcome. MASK EXHIBITION A unique exhibition awaits visitors at the National Museum. Currently, "The Mask of the World" exhibition is on every day from 9am until 6pm. It showcases some of the finest collection of ceremonial masks from all over the world. Exhibition ends on March 20, 2013. For details, call 03-2267 1048/ 1049 (Hawa/Ruhafizah) or visit www.jmm.gov.my and Facebook: muzium negara. FAMA MEETS FANS Calling all fans of Hong Kong artist, Fama! Get your cameras and autograph books ready because the group will be making an appearance at Concourse Level of Sungei Wang Plaza today for a meet-the-fans session at 5pm. For details, call 03-2148 6109 or www.sungeiwang.com or be a fan at www.facebook.com/sungeiwangplaza for updates on our events and promotions. SNAP FUN PHOTOS Admission to the Trick Art Museum at i-City is waived from today until Dec 31, and so is the car parking charges, in conjunction with the Sayangi Selangor Carnival. Bring your family and friends to snap interesting photos and enjoy the City of Digital Lights park attractions in the evening. For details, visit www.bnselangor.org. |
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