337 flood hotspot locations and 67 high-risk roads throughout Johor were identified by the Johor state government to prepare for the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) 2026/2027.
Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, chairman of the State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure, and Communications Committee, stated that, coordination with the Public Works Department, the Irrigation and Drainage Department, local authorities, district offices, and related agencies is being prioritised to ensure that actions are carried out seamlessly.
He stated that his team is taking proactive steps to improve flood preparedness by taking into account geographical conditions, river systems, catchment areas, existing infrastructure, and previous flood incidents.
According to him, the Muar district had the most hotspot locations (65), followed by Johor Bahru (44), Batu Pahat (41), Kota Tinggi (35), Tangkak (26), Mersing (22), Pontian (19), Kluang and Segamat (29) and Kulai (27).
“Our priority is to ensure that these areas receive early attention, particularly involving roads, bridges, drainage systems, main drainage, and settlements that are potentially affected by continuous heavy rain,” he said in a statement.
Mohamad Fazli said that 67 high-risk locations on federal and state roads have also been identified, involving three districts: 30 in Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat (21) and Segamat (16).
According to him, the reported preparations included RM11.79 million for road surface maintenance, RM3.20 million for non-surface work, and RM1.92 million for drainage-related work in Batu Pahat from MARRIS (Malaysian Road Records Information System).
Some other initiatives include hotspot mapping, “eBencana” reporting, and a number of flood mitigation projects, including Phase 1 of the Sungai Johor Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB), the Sungai Pemandi RTB, and a flood relief project in Kampung Sungai Kapal Lama, Pengerang, in the Kota Tinggi district.
“At the same time, we urge the public to remain vigilant, stay updated with official weather warnings, and adhere to safety instructions, especially when encountering routes that have been submerged by floodwaters,” he added.
