The Prime Minister has called upon the public not to blame the government whenever a disaster, such as the recent flood, occurs.
He goes on to say that factors such as the monsoon season and global warming, which is currently a worldwide phenomenon are responsible for the floods.
With due respect, the Prime Minister seems to miss the point. Floods in some of the affected areas are not a new occurance. Places like Seri Serdang, Puchong, for example have faced flood problems for more than 20 years now. The problem is well known to the government and there is a solution to it but yet, nothing is done as there is often no funds for these projects to proceed.
I would agree that people shouldn't blame governments for natural disasters which are beyond their control. But is a flood which is a common occurance to be considered a natural disaster for which the government can totally exclude itself from responsibility as well?
Monsoon seasons and global warming are not things which were discovered yesterday. We have known this for years. So why hasn't the government focused on taking measures especially in commonly affected areas, to solve the problem or at least reduce the impact of it?
The government has focused on many projects under the 1Malaysia theme. Billions has been spent on people friendly projects but serious problems like this have been sidestepped and given less priority.
The Prime Minister should acknowledge that we have much more to do to solve problems of flooding all over the country. He cannot simply pin the blame on natural disasters alone. He should accept that governments have a role to play too in the matter of flood mitigation and pledge to solve the problem as best as he can, soonest possible.
With respect, this applies to state governments as well. We have to work together in order to solve this problem.
And we must do something fast.
The flood problem is a very serious one and it is beyond politics. We must be more serious in our efforts to solve the problem and we must act before more damage is done and lives are lost.
GOBIND SINGH DEO
DAP MP for Puchong
He goes on to say that factors such as the monsoon season and global warming, which is currently a worldwide phenomenon are responsible for the floods.
With due respect, the Prime Minister seems to miss the point. Floods in some of the affected areas are not a new occurance. Places like Seri Serdang, Puchong, for example have faced flood problems for more than 20 years now. The problem is well known to the government and there is a solution to it but yet, nothing is done as there is often no funds for these projects to proceed.
I would agree that people shouldn't blame governments for natural disasters which are beyond their control. But is a flood which is a common occurance to be considered a natural disaster for which the government can totally exclude itself from responsibility as well?
Monsoon seasons and global warming are not things which were discovered yesterday. We have known this for years. So why hasn't the government focused on taking measures especially in commonly affected areas, to solve the problem or at least reduce the impact of it?
The government has focused on many projects under the 1Malaysia theme. Billions has been spent on people friendly projects but serious problems like this have been sidestepped and given less priority.
The Prime Minister should acknowledge that we have much more to do to solve problems of flooding all over the country. He cannot simply pin the blame on natural disasters alone. He should accept that governments have a role to play too in the matter of flood mitigation and pledge to solve the problem as best as he can, soonest possible.
With respect, this applies to state governments as well. We have to work together in order to solve this problem.
And we must do something fast.
The flood problem is a very serious one and it is beyond politics. We must be more serious in our efforts to solve the problem and we must act before more damage is done and lives are lost.
GOBIND SINGH DEO
DAP MP for Puchong
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